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AU02 SWK

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

161,164 mi
Last recorded161,164 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2011 161,164 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

slight movement in nearside steering track arm

Fail 21 Nov 2011 161,145 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs corroded

slight movement in nearside steering track arm

Pass 23 Nov 2010 154,330 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 146,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2009 134,811 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 99,267 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

both front tyres low on inner edge

Fail 28 Mar 2008 99,267 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

both front tyres low on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2007 76,737 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 76,733 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 72,453 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 SWK is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SWK, 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 SWK registered?

AU02 SWK is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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