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AE52 MYF

2002 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

90,914 mi
Last recorded90,914 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 MYF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 90,914 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 90,914 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rears (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 87,552 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

exhaust deteriorated

rear fuel filter corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2016 87,552 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

exhaust deteriorated

rear fuel filter corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2015 84,059 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 84,059 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 80,814 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 80,814 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 78,054 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 75,015 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 75,015 miles

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 71,154 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 65,676 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 60,223 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 52,246 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 44,806 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 37,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Sep 2006 37,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 32,834 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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AE52 MYF is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AE52 MYF, 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 AE52 MYF registered?

AE52 MYF is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is AE52 MYF safe to buy?

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