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VU52 WUP

2002 Audi A3

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,949 mi
Last recorded126,949 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 WUP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 126,949 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 1 Jul 2019 126,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 119,160 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 114,893 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 109,579 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 109,579 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 104,358 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 96,811 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 95,831 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall starting to crack

Pass 29 Aug 2012 95,186 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 95,186 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 94,527 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 94,524 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 88,600 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 70,985 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 55,034 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 29,361 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 16,412 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 11,968 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 11,968 miles

Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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 WUP is a 2002 Audi A3 in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WUP, 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

How do I check the history of VU52 WUP?

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What year was VU52 WUP registered?

VU52 WUP is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 23 October 2002.

Is VU52 WUP safe to buy?

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