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AU02 ZGM

2002 Audi A3

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

153,139 mi
Last recorded153,139 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 ZGM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 153,139 miles

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

condition of brake pipes

play in front strut top mounts

wear in all front anti-roll bar and link rubber bushes

Fail 15 Jun 2017 153,043 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

condition of brake pipes

play in front strut top mounts

wear in all front anti-roll bar and link rubber bushes

Pass 11 Jun 2016 143,496 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

cond of head lights

cond of rear no plate

repairs to exhaust

Fail 2 Jun 2016 143,310 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

cond of head lights

cond of rear no plate

repairs to exhaust

Pass 13 May 2015 130,950 miles

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

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

cond of rear brake discs

Pass 8 May 2014 119,445 miles

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 7 May 2014 119,439 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 28 Feb 2013 105,291 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

cond of front discs

cond of rear no plate

wear in rear axle bushes

Pass 21 Feb 2012 93,103 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

offside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm

rusting to front and rear brake disc inner faces

wear in rear axle bushes

Pass 18 Feb 2011 80,010 miles

condition of front and rear brake discs

condition of wiper blades

Pass 20 Feb 2010 66,133 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion setting into rear & front to rear brake pipes

Fail 19 Feb 2010 66,133 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion setting into exhaust middle section

corrosion setting into rear & front to rear brake pipes

Pass 12 Jan 2009 57,597 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 57,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 49,173 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 43,309 miles

N.S.F wiper blade not cleaning windscreen very well

Pass 27 Feb 2006 37,872 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 ZGM is a 2002 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZGM, 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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AU02 ZGM is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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