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AJ52 HWP

2002 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,223 mi
Last recorded159,223 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 HWP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 159,223 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre inner edge worn

Rear Coil spring worn both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 139,956 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes o/s/f n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2017 139,956 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes o/s/f n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 118,755 miles

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

engine mil lamp on

Fail 29 May 2015 112,321 miles

N/s park brake effort lower than o/s but still adequate.

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

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

Park brake travel reaching end of it's stop.

Rear bushes at track control arms starting to split but not yet to excess.

Pass 29 May 2015 112,321 miles

N/s park brake effort lower than o/s but still adequate.

Park brake travel reaching end of it's stop.

Rear bushes at track control arms starting to split but not yet to excess.

Pass 8 Nov 2013 99,730 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn between 1.6 and 2.0mm with cuts on inner sidewalls but not deep enough to reach cords

engine management lamp indicating a fault

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be mis-read

Fail 7 Nov 2013 99,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn between 1.6 and 2.0mm with cuts on inner sidewalls but not deep enough to reach cords

engine management lamp indicating a fault

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be mis-read

Pass 13 Nov 2012 91,469 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 81,614 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front and rear discs rusty

Pass 26 Jul 2010 73,348 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front brake disc offside front slightly worn

Pass 19 Nov 2008 66,369 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 59,281 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 54,614 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Tyres worn on edge (Tracking)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 48,741 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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AJ52 HWP is a 2002 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AJ52 HWP, 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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AJ52 HWP is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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