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AF52 DLE

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,741 mi
Last recorded103,741 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 DLE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 103,741 miles

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

air bag warning light on

Fail 26 Feb 2013 103,741 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

air bag warning light on

Pass 24 Feb 2012 90,289 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 82,230 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 77,411 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 72,648 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 67,569 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 62,518 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 49,435 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 49,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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AF52 DLE is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF52 DLE, 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

How do I check the history of AF52 DLE?

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What year was AF52 DLE registered?

AF52 DLE is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is AF52 DLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF52 DLE shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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