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VN52 NXU

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,911 mi
Last recorded90,911 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 NXU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 90,911 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 90,643 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 83,727 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 83,727 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases @ catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 74,133 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 74,123 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 62,994 miles

Both front tyres perished and split in tread 195/65/15

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 62,984 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres perished and split in tread 195/65/15

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 54,083 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 52,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 52,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 52,139 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 52,139 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 51,800 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 51,639 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 51,637 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 51,179 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 51,179 miles

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 50,830 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 47,662 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 39,343 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 33,029 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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VN52 NXU is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2002 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 97,904 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN52 NXU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Audi A3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VN52 NXU registered?

VN52 NXU is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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