MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,980 miAbove average mileage for this year
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REAR DISCS CORRODED
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
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)
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
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
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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.
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
gear oil leak
nearside rear tyre slightly distorted and has a nail in it
offside rear tyre worm low
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was AY52 USC registered?
AY52 USC is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 27 September 2002.
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