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CN51 LNY

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,888 mi
Last recorded122,888 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 LNY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2015 122,888 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 122,851 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 110,010 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 105,897 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 105,897 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 102,069 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 97,365 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 90,116 miles

o/s/r indicator bulb starting to dis colour

Fail 1 Mar 2010 90,116 miles

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

o/s/r indicator bulb starting to dis colour

Pass 4 Mar 2009 80,666 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 80,654 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside front indicator bulb starting to show white.

offside front seat belt buckle cover missing.

power steering pipe from rack to pump starting to leak.

third from left high level brake light bulb inop.

Pass 6 Mar 2008 72,192 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 65,154 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 56,116 miles

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

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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CN51 LNY is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CN51 LNY, 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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CN51 LNY is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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