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VO52 AXN

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

139,102 mi
Last recorded139,102 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 AXN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 139,102 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 139,102 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering malfunctioning leaking (2.3.3a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 122,820 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2015 122,820 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 110,483 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 105,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 101,655 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 97,315 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 91,208 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 84,358 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 79,916 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 74,511 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 68,666 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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VO52 AXN is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VO52 AXN, 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 VO52 AXN registered?

VO52 AXN is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 13 December 2002.

Is VO52 AXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO52 AXN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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