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AY52 KZA

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,413 mi
Last recorded138,413 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 KZA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 138,413 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

UNDER BODY SEAL ADDED UNDER VEHICLE

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Fail 17 Aug 2016 138,413 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

UNDER BODY SEAL ADDED UNDER VEHICLE

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 24 Aug 2015 133,124 miles

Nearside Cv boot clip missing

Fail 22 Aug 2015 133,122 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Cv boot clip missing

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 127,915 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 127,910 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 122,200 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 122,199 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 116,984 miles

nearside rear brake pipe feeding rear flex. the plastic coating is begining to lift of the pipe

offside front tyre wearing in inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2011 111,097 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 103,200 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 91,386 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 91,386 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 79,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres getting low on tread.

o/s zenon head lamp intensity very slightly down on n/s.

recommend brake inspection, brake pad warning light on and hand brake performance could be improved.

very slight leak from n/s drive shaft gaiter.

Fail 23 Aug 2007 69,737 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 69,737 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 57,800 miles

front exhaust mount missing

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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AY52 KZA is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AY52 KZA, 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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AY52 KZA is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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