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AO02 DGF

2002 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,051 mi
Last recorded128,051 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 DGF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 128,051 miles

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

Nearside Front seat belt stalk cover has been repaired. belt locking ok

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

Nearside Rear main axle bush worn

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

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

Offside Rear main axle bush worn

Fail 11 Sep 2015 128,051 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high engine revs cannot be held stable for test (7.3.D.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front seat belt stalk cover has been repaired. belt locking ok

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

Nearside Rear main axle bush worn

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

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

Offside Rear main axle bush worn

Pass 15 Sep 2014 117,752 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 109,528 miles

rear axle bushes showing signs of wear

Fail 11 Sep 2013 109,528 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

rear axle mounting bushes showing signs of wear

Fail 7 Sep 2013 109,528 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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)

both rear axle mounting bushes showing sings of wear

Pass 30 Aug 2012 99,735 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 85,768 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 80,171 miles

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

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

all brake discs slightly pitted.

Pass 30 Jan 2010 76,197 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 30 Jan 2009 65,081 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 59,844 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 51,461 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 42,865 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 DGF is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DGF, 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 DGF is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 13 May 2002.

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