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VX52 EDP

2002 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,857 mi
Last recorded106,857 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 EDP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 106,857 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 105,272 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Full examination of brake pipes not possible as greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 105,272 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Full examination of brake pipes not possible as greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system misaligned and under pressure against fuel tank

Pass 1 Feb 2024 104,370 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 104,370 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 103,586 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 103,586 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 102,853 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Full examination of brake pipes not possible as all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 101,976 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 100,824 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 99,332 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 99,332 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 97,494 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 93,765 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 90,171 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 86,545 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 83,978 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 79,960 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 75,802 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 72,599 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 67,693 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 61,277 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 56,716 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 41,537 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 18,825 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 17,745 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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VX52 EDP is a 2002 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 VX52 EDP, 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 VX52 EDP?

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What year was VX52 EDP registered?

VX52 EDP is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is VX52 EDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX52 EDP shows 26 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.

Does VX52 EDP have outstanding finance?

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