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A6 OFL

2002 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

156,245 mi
Last recorded156,245 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 OFL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2015 156,245 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 151,423 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 151,423 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear tyre has cut on outer tyre wall

Pass 23 Feb 2013

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2011 130,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f bumper damaged

Fail 21 Oct 2011 130,306 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front fog lights on constant

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 123,225 miles

advise renew wiper blades

Fail 30 Oct 2010 123,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise renew wiper blades

Fail 17 Sep 2010 122,980 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

noise from engine

Pass 7 Sep 2009 112,068 miles

1. n/s wing indicator bulb becoming faded. 2. slight damage to o/s rear light lens. 3. both front tyres at legal limits.

Fail 4 Sep 2009 112,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

1. n/s wing indicator bulb becoming faded. 2. slight damage to o/s rear light lens. 3. both front tyres at legal limits.

Pass 14 Aug 2008 94,360 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 94,333 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 92,725 miles

engine management light on

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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A6 OFL is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 A6 OFL, 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 A6 OFL registered?

A6 OFL is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 3 April 2002.

Is A6 OFL safe to buy?

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