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AE52 UMJ

2002 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,830 mi
Last recorded58,830 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 UMJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2011 58,830 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 58,829 miles

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

Rear Lower Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 46,346 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 46,346 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 39,239 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 29,708 miles

1) O/S/R Brake caliper sticking.

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 UMJ is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AE52 UMJ, 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

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What year was AE52 UMJ registered?

AE52 UMJ is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 1 October 2002.

Is AE52 UMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 UMJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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