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AO02 DFX

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

246,285 mi
Last recorded246,285 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 DFX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 246,285 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Feb 2021 246,111 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Feb 2020 236,140 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 222,658 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 210,104 miles

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

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 190,461 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 178,403 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 178,403 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 158,549 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 140,157 miles

Rear axle bushes seperating

Pass 30 Aug 2012 133,505 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 133,505 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Aux drive belt noise-alt belt pulley

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Aug 2011 126,986 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 126,986 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 119,953 miles

Slight binding to rear brakes

Slight splitting of front wishbone rear bushes

Pass 26 Aug 2009 106,676 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 106,675 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2008 95,982 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 83,659 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 73,756 miles

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 DFX is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel 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 DFX, 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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AO02 DFX is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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