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VU52 XKD

2002 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

129,515 mi
Last recorded129,515 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 XKD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 129,515 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 129,502 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 121,920 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 115,188 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 110,450 miles

front brakes fluctuating slightly (front brake discs poor condition

fuel cap seal perished slightly

rear brake discs poor condition

rear brake pads worn low

rear registration plate security poor

small chips in windscreen

Fail 13 Oct 2014 110,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front brakes fluctuating slightly (front brake discs poor condition

fuel cap seal perished slightly

offside headlamp image poor

rear brake discs poor condition

rear brake pads worn low

rear registration plate security poor

small chips in windscreen

Pass 2 Oct 2013 104,076 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 98,534 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 94,040 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 85,653 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 78,126 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 75,235 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsr tyre edge worn

Pass 17 Mar 2008 68,957 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 60,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 51,414 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 51,414 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XKD is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XKD, 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 XKD registered?

VU52 XKD is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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