2002 Audi A3 1.9L Diesel · ML52 XXH
2002 Audi A3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 28 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 70,896 miles. MOT expired on 14 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,896 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML52 XXH Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/08/2024
- 70,896 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML52 XXH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Audi A3 (ML52 XXH) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 August 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
ML52 XXH Mileage History
- 16/08/202270,002 mi
- 07/08/202370,426 mi+424 mi
- 22/08/202470,896 mi+470 mi
Average of roughly 443 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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