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AP02 ETJ

2002 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,278 mi
Last recorded169,278 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 ETJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 169,278 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 157,914 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 153,084 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 148,648 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 133,521 miles

chips in screen

front discs corroded

slight play in rack

Pass 19 Jun 2010 110,329 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 87,773 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 68,951 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 68,949 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 49,996 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 49,996 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 31,229 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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AP02 ETJ is a 2002 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AP02 ETJ, 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 AP02 ETJ registered?

AP02 ETJ is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 19 July 2002.

Is AP02 ETJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP02 ETJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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