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VX52 WHK

2002 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

173,003 mi
Last recorded173,003 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 WHK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 173,003 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Aug 2018 162,827 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 162,827 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 154,006 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 140,933 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 126,931 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 112,803 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 99,592 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 89,002 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 80,446 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 71,202 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted and worn

rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 6 Aug 2009 63,396 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 54,133 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 46,395 miles

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

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

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

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

advise center exhaust bracket mounting

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm & just pass test

Pass 21 Aug 2006 38,633 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 WHK is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VX52 WHK, 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 WHK registered?

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

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