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VN52 TXD

2002 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,311 mi
Last recorded108,311 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 TXD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 108,311 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 108,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 104,533 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 15 Oct 2015 104,533 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Oct 2014 99,766 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 99,766 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 92,230 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 84,734 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 75,958 miles

o/s/f inner rack end has play

Pass 16 Aug 2010 69,957 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 58,799 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 56,744 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 56,744 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 TXD is a 2002 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TXD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN52 TXD registered?

VN52 TXD is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 9 December 2002.

Is VN52 TXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN52 TXD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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