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AU02 DTF

2002 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

93,820 mi
Last recorded93,820 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 DTF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 93,820 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 89,543 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 87,394 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall damage

Offside Front tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 23 Feb 2016 83,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has side wall damage

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 76,579 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 73,662 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 69,925 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 69,925 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 64,951 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 62,447 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 62,447 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 57,349 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 51,303 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 51,301 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 46,382 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 41,241 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 37,257 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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AU02 DTF is a 2002 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AU02 DTF, 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 AU02 DTF registered?

AU02 DTF is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is AU02 DTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU02 DTF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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