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AX02 RKJ

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

165,753 mi
Last recorded165,753 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 RKJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 165,753 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 165,743 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

offside front bottom arm rear bush worn and split

Pass 6 Dec 2023 161,520 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LSA BACK BUSHES BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDER BONNET FUSE BOX NOT FULLY SECURE

Fail 11 Oct 2023 161,470 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both front arms rear bushes very deteriorated

oil leaks on engine and gearbox

Pass 28 Sep 2022 155,316 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2022 155,316 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2021 152,820 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D-Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm main bushes pulling out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 152,261 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster missing / broken (4.1.2 (a))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D-Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel filter rusty and loose in holder

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm main bushes pulling out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 149,338 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lowers, bonding starting to go (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 149,338 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall, all the way round (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lowers, bonding starting to go (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 144,220 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 144,220 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear outer (1.1.11 (c))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 139,947 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 136,757 miles

Exhaust shield is broken and fauling onto exhaust

Fail 28 Feb 2017 136,757 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust shield is broken and fauling onto exhaust

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 133,480 miles

Oil Leak

Fail 25 Apr 2016 133,466 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Near Flexi Pipe Connection (3.6.B.2c)

Oil Leak

Pass 1 May 2015 128,361 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn

Front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes splitting from the outer casings

Front to rear and rear metal brake pipes degrading

Offside rear brake caliper parking brake lever not fully returning to it's off position

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2015 128,361 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn

Front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes splitting from the outer casings

Front to rear and rear metal brake pipes degrading

Offside rear brake caliper parking brake lever not fully returning to it's off position

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2015 127,608 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 116,940 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 116,929 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 110,970 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 105,356 miles

stone chip in "A" zone (not obstructing view)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 97,808 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 97,802 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 95,982 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 95,955 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2008 92,988 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 81,902 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 66,238 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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AX02 RKJ is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 AX02 RKJ, 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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AX02 RKJ is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 16 August 2002.

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