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VX52 HMF

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

176,844 mi
Last recorded176,844 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 HMF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 176,844 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 176,844 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 172,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (borderline). (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (borderline). (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge also deep cut in outer sidewall (advise replacement). (4.1.E.1)

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

oil level below min mark 1ltr oil 5/40 added b4 test.

Fail 22 Sep 2015 172,229 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (borderline). (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (borderline). (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge also deep cut in outer sidewall (advise replacement). (4.1.E.1)

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

oil level below min mark 1ltr oil 5/40 added b4 test.

Pass 15 Sep 2014 163,423 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

fuel cap sealing ring starting to deteriorate

gearbox damp around drive shaft areas

nearside front inner cv boot small clip missing

offside front inner cv boot clip loose

Fail 11 Sep 2014 163,423 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

drivers door handle cover missing

fuel cap sealing ring starting to deteriorate

gearbox damp around drive shaft areas

nearside front inner cv boot small clip missing

offside front inner cv boot clip loose

Pass 20 Sep 2013 154,410 miles

fuel cap sealing ring deteriorated

o/s inner driveshaft boot clip loose

Fail 20 Sep 2013 154,407 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel cap sealing ring deteriorated

o/s inner driveshaft boot clip loose

Pass 11 Oct 2012 146,567 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 133,687 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 124,382 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 124,365 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 112,318 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 112,318 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 102,243 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 93,416 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 88,210 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 HMF is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VX52 HMF, 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 VX52 HMF registered?

VX52 HMF is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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