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AO02 EYW

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

166,848 mi
Last recorded166,848 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 166,848 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 155,139 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 144,069 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 136,842 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 129,855 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 123,238 miles

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 116,541 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 116,541 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 103,584 miles

rear number plate poor

Pass 24 May 2008 89,600 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 89,279 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2007 74,397 miles

DASH WARNING LIGHT ON

ENG UNDERTRAY LOOSE

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 74,397 miles

DASH WARNING LIGHT ON

ENG UNDERTRAY LOOSE

Pass 5 May 2006 68,308 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 68,308 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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 EYW is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO02 EYW registered?

AO02 EYW is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 16 May 2002.

Is AO02 EYW safe to buy?

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