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AR51 DUV

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

156,567 mi
Last recorded156,567 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 DUV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 156,567 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 155,124 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 153,996 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 153,364 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 153,065 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 150,610 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 149,826 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 149,196 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 147,851 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 147,851 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 146,166 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 143,584 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 140,120 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 136,085 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 136,085 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 122,041 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 108,890 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 95,727 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2007 95,428 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 79,203 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 63,966 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE 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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AR51 DUV is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AR51 DUV, 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 AR51 DUV registered?

AR51 DUV is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 7 January 2002.

Is AR51 DUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 DUV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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