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VU52 KLP

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,987 mi
Last recorded84,987 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 KLP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 84,987 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 2 Nov 2016 76,673 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover fitted

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 2 Dec 2015 67,818 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted

front tyres worn on inner edges

slight play in nearside front steering rack arm

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 1 Dec 2015 67,802 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted

front tyres worn on inner edges

slight play in nearside front steering rack arm

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 28 Nov 2014 58,553 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake binding [slightly]

Fail 28 Nov 2014 58,553 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake binding [slightly]

Pass 3 Dec 2013 49,352 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear seat belts not checked because of baby seats

Fail 29 Nov 2013 49,352 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear seat belts not checked because of baby seats

Pass 30 Nov 2012 41,848 miles

Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 2 Aug 2011 29,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight movement in nearside front lower arm bushes

Pass 14 Aug 2010 18,219 miles

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 5 Aug 2009 6,743 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 6,740 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 6,726 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 6,625 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 KLP is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VU52 KLP, 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 KLP registered?

VU52 KLP is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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