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AY52 NKS

2002 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,976 mi
Last recorded127,976 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 NKS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 127,976 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Nov 2016 127,976 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 118,052 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 104,328 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 91,482 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 91,482 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 86,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 86,542 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 80,832 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 75,073 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 70,424 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 65,328 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 59,003 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 52,888 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 NKS is a 2002 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AY52 NKS, 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 AY52 NKS registered?

AY52 NKS is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is AY52 NKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY52 NKS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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