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AY52 USC

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,980 mi
Last recorded110,980 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 USC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 110,980 miles

REAR DISCS CORRODED

Fail 11 Nov 2016 110,846 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

REAR DISCS CORRODED

Pass 17 Oct 2015 103,126 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 103,126 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint inner rack end (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 98,707 miles

corrosion to front brake disc faces

corrosion to n/s/r disc face

engine oil slightly over full

n/s/r indicator faded

o/s beam image defused

o/s/r tyre wearing towards outer edge

oil on engine and gear box

slight o/s/r brake bind

slight play in n/s steering rack knuckle

wear to outer edge and slight crackig to tread of n/s/f tyre also nail in centre tread

Fail 9 Oct 2014 98,707 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

corrosion to front brake disc faces

corrosion to n/s/r disc face

engine oil slightly over full

n/s/r indicator faded

o/s beam image defused

o/s/r tyre wearing towards outer edge

oil on engine and gear box

slight o/s/r brake bind

slight play in n/s steering rack knuckle

wear to outer edge and slight crackig to tread of n/s/f tyre also nail in centre tread

Pass 14 Sep 2013 95,395 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 89,027 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 82,291 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 82,291 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 73,329 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 73,329 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake discs slightly pitted.

Pass 14 Aug 2009 64,144 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 64,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front tyres wearing close to limits

Pass 22 Aug 2008 57,706 miles

gear oil leak

nearside rear tyre slightly distorted and has a nail in it

offside rear tyre worm low

Pass 2 Aug 2007 45,268 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 32,185 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 USC is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc 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 USC, 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 USC is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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