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CL51 ADE

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

44,566 mi
Last recorded44,566 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL51 ADE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 44,566 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 44,162 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 42,592 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 41,017 miles

Very slight play in steering.

Pass 11 Jun 2015 39,231 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 37,065 miles

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

Nearside front tyre is worn on the inside edge.

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

Offside front tyre is worn on the inside edge and very close to legal limits.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 35,057 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 35,057 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 32,414 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 29,382 miles

front discs corroded on inner face

Pass 18 Jun 2010 26,723 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 24,354 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 21,728 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 19,100 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 16,376 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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CL51 ADE is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 CL51 ADE, 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 CL51 ADE registered?

CL51 ADE is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 12 September 2002.

Is CL51 ADE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CL51 ADE shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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