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VU52 KKS

2002 Audi A3

Purple Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

223,849 mi
Last recorded223,849 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 KKS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 223,849 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 223,849 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 213,590 miles

Emissions not tested excess smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail cracked (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected strip over wiper sweep (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 213,590 miles

Emissions not tested excess smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail cracked (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected strip over wiper sweep (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 206,761 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 186,939 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipes greased

Fail 28 May 2019 186,909 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn strut top mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

exhaust fouls under body

Pass 27 May 2017 180,003 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front tyres worn on inside edges

both headlamps misted

exhaust mounting bracket broken but system still secure

Fail 15 May 2017 179,969 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section joining pipe (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

coil spring broken both rear (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front tyres worn on inside edges

both headlamps misted

exhaust mounting bracket broken but system still secure

Pass 23 Apr 2016 174,397 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 169,147 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 162,898 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 155,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 155,783 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 155,941 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 144,521 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 130,850 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 117,950 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 103,978 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 103,978 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 90,154 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 75,232 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 56,460 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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VU52 KKS is a 2002 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VU52 KKS, 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 VU52 KKS registered?

VU52 KKS is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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