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CE02 LNZ

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,027 mi
Last recorded122,027 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE02 LNZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2013 122,027 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 118,176 miles

front discs worn

offside rear coil spring of different thickness

rear discs worn

Fail 19 Mar 2012 118,176 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front discs worn

offside rear coil spring of different thickness

rear discs worn

Pass 18 Feb 2011 116,593 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 113,387 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 105,729 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 105,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 Aug 2008 102,100 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front brake discs corrodedc slightly

offside front cv boot covered by grease but no hole visible

slight play in nearside front steering rack joint

slight play in offside front steering rack joint

Fail 28 Dec 2007

Front Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all discs have slight wear

slight play front rack ends

Pass 9 Nov 2006 90,561 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 72,150 miles

offside and nearside front tyres close to limit

plastic coverings on front underside of vehicle.unable to check

rear wiper blade split

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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CE02 LNZ is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CE02 LNZ, 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 CE02 LNZ registered?

CE02 LNZ is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 27 May 2002.

Is CE02 LNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE02 LNZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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