MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,080 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod modified but not seriously weakened Outer. (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip 530mm From N/S 500mm From Lower Edge. (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated To Axle. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner Rear Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Rear Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod modified but not seriously weakened Outer. (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated To Axle. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip 530mm From N/S 500mm From Lower Edge. (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front tyre inner wall perishing
front and rear sub frames heavy corrosion n limits
Nearside Front tyre inner wall perishing
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
front and rear sub frames heavy corrosion n limits
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top strut mount (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush strut top mount (2.7.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top strut mount (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush strut top mount (2.7.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
oil leak
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
oil leak
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
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)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
undertray insecure
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear propshaft mounting split
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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AY52 KZC is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 KZC, 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 KZC is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 10 September 2002.
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