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AY52 KZC

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

152,080 mi
Last recorded152,080 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 KZC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 152,080 miles

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))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 152,076 miles

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))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 136,694 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 136,653 miles

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))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 122,628 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner wall perishing

front and rear sub frames heavy corrosion n limits

Fail 16 Mar 2018 122,628 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 118,479 miles

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)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 118,479 miles

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 117,221 miles

oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2016 117,219 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 116,398 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 116,398 miles

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 114,925 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 114,925 miles

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 113,251 miles

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

undertray insecure

Pass 20 Feb 2012 111,023 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 100,191 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 100,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear propshaft mounting split

Pass 29 Dec 2009 87,453 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 87,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 76,812 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 58,138 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 48,891 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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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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