MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,933 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
fuel cap seal deteriorated
Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
REAR AXLE PIVOT BUSHES SHOWING WEAR
further waxoyl recommended.
ns no plate illum 50%
osf inner cv gaiter clip missing
rear discs pitted
APPLIED MORE WAXOYL OVER VUNERABLE AREAS, SPRINGS SUBFRAME AND PIPES AS REQUIRED. OSF TYRE WAS LOW IN PRESSURE.
REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE PITTED/RUSTY.RECOMMEND RENEWAL AND CALIPERS CLEANED ETC.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
225/45/17 tyre size
both rear axle pivot bushes worn to limit
eml light on
engine idle irratic
exhaust system joining clamps rusted close to breaking
front subframe & many suspension components very rusty
fuel cap sealing ring perished to limit
ONE OF THE POWER STEERING PIPE FLEXI SECTIONS STARTING TO WEEP.
REAR COIL SPRINGS VERY CORRODED - RECOMMEND WAXOYL OR RENEWAL.
Engine management light illuminated
Engine management light illuminated
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
1. eml light on - fault code p0171 too lean bank one
2. rear discs are worn and scored (pads ok)
3. rea road springs quite rusty - recommend waxoyl etc
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
1. eml light on - fault code p0171 too lean bank one
2. rear discs are worn and scored (pads ok)
3. rea road springs quite rusty - recommend waxoyl etc
Both rear tyres worn close to limit on inner edge
Brake discs rusted
Mid exhaust mount rusted
N/S wing repeater lamp damaged
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AD51 KVU is a 2002 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 AD51 KVU, 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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AD51 KVU is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 3 January 2002.
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