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AJ52 RDY

2002 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

164,399 mi
Last recorded164,399 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 RDY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2014 164,399 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

poor headlamp beam pattern due to lenses

Pass 8 Feb 2013 149,951 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 132,552 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 112,894 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 122,894 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nsf tyre on 1.6mm

osf tyre on 2mm

rear discs corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2009 107,426 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 93,779 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 78,938 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 66,455 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 49,250 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 RDY is a 2002 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RDY, 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 AJ52 RDY registered?

AJ52 RDY is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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