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AP02 JXA

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

151,950 mi
Last recorded151,950 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 JXA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 151,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 151,950 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 151,490 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 146,026 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 146,026 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 140,417 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 140,363 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 136,385 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 127,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 3-4mm, 195/65 r15 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively brake starting to bind , note disc edge corroded. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre starting to wear on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 127,801 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn lower bush loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 3-4mm, 195/65 r15 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively brake starting to bind , note disc edge corroded. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre starting to wear on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 115,642 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 115,640 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 98,480 miles

Nearside Rear brake slighty binding

Fail 27 Oct 2017 98,480 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake slighty binding

Pass 25 Oct 2016 84,659 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 71,130 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 71,130 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower control arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 50,454 miles

Centre exhaust support bracket broken.System still secure.

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 50,454 miles

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

Centre exhaust support bracket broken.System still secure.

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 46,440 miles

Both rear tyres tread low on inner edges.

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

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

Offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner raised edge, no cords visible.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2012 43,254 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2011 36,385 miles

Near side rear brake binding slightly, not considered to be excessive.

Pass 27 Jul 2010 33,594 miles

Light corrosion on rear end brake pipes

Pass 15 Jul 2009 30,039 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 14 Jul 2009 30,039 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake pipes starting to corrode, none excessively.

Pass 20 Jul 2007 22,439 miles

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

slight bind o/s rear brake

Pass 26 Jul 2006 18,042 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 14,316 miles

Front tyres worn on 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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AP02 JXA is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JXA, 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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AP02 JXA is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 23 July 2002.

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