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AU02 DPE

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

161,330 mi
Last recorded161,330 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 DPE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 161,330 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 161,330 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 154,720 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 154,720 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 154,712 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 154,712 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 149,060 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s and n/s front tyres cracking in tread

Fail 7 Jul 2014 148,933 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s and n/s front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 30 Jul 2013 135,613 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 123,999 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 111,848 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 111,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

advise; o/s/r tyre starting to distort

Pass 7 Aug 2010 100,706 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 100,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 87,564 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 87,492 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 74,118 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 62,888 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 61,450 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 53,982 miles

Nearside 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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AU02 DPE is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AU02 DPE, 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 AU02 DPE registered?

AU02 DPE is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 5 March 2002.

Is AU02 DPE safe to buy?

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