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AE52 ULP

2002 Audi A3

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

168,050 mi
Last recorded168,050 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 ULP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 168,050 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 166,151 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 166,106 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 158,711 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

some b/pipes greased unable to fully inspect

Pass 25 Feb 2017 140,958 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 131,647 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear brake discs corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2016 131,545 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear brake discs corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2015 120,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2013 117,419 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 117,419 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 110,660 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 107,422 miles

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

front discs badly corroded and pitted

Pass 17 Nov 2010 102,972 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 99,527 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 99,496 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 90,230 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 85,998 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 71,427 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 54,459 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 ULP is a 2002 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AE52 ULP, 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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AE52 ULP is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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