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AR51 DUH

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

202,697 mi
Last recorded202,697 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 DUH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 202,697 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s perished (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished just starting to weap grease (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror glass broken has o/s and interior mirror (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly

both head light lenses faded causing slight pattern distortion

both rear tyres slightly perished

n/s doors and body has damage still open and close ok no sharp edges

Fail 17 Mar 2017 202,697 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s perished (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished just starting to weap grease (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror glass broken has o/s and interior mirror (8.1.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both head light lenses faded causing slight pattern distortion

both rear tyres slightly perished

n/s doors and body has damage still open and close ok no sharp edges

Pass 21 Jan 2016 199,498 miles

Nearside non obligatory mirror damaged.

Fail 19 Jan 2016 199,498 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside non obligatory mirror damaged.

Pass 17 Mar 2015 194,542 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2014 183,697 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 183,687 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 175,051 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

intercooler pipe loose

Fail 20 Mar 2013 175,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

intercooler pipe loose

Pass 9 Mar 2012 169,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 9 Mar 2012 169,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 11 Feb 2011 163,895 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 163,895 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 157,794 miles

slight movement in offside front shocker top mount ok at time of test

Pass 13 Feb 2009 151,127 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 141,323 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 141,323 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 Feb 2007 129,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 129,573 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AR51 DUH is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AR51 DUH, 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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AR51 DUH is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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