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AO02 AYX

2002 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,566 mi
Last recorded149,566 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 AYX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 149,566 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Jul 2019 149,264 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 147,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 145,556 miles

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 145,556 miles

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 129,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 129,675 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 116,803 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 103,836 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 96,105 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 90,532 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 90,532 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 81,714 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 81,714 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 14 May 2010 73,035 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 65,578 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2008 56,560 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 56,557 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2007 44,590 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 35,320 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded on outer edges

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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AO02 AYX is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO02 AYX, 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 AO02 AYX registered?

AO02 AYX is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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