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CN51 PCY

2002 Audi A3

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

195,393 mi
Last recorded195,393 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 PCY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 195,393 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 192,388 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Feb 2021 192,388 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment loose to rack (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 189,056 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Feb 2020 189,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both rears (4.7.2 (a))

Side repeater incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Feb 2019 181,580 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 181,577 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 175,370 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Rear under size tyres fitted to rear wheel rims

Pass 6 Feb 2017 168,965 miles

engine management light lit

oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2017 168,959 miles

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

engine management light lit

oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2016 161,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

advise wipers

engine management light is on

Pass 30 Jan 2015 154,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

engine management light is on

Fail 30 Jan 2015 154,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine management light is on

Fail 18 Oct 2014 152,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 130,675 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 140,506 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 140,506 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Jan 2012 127,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 127,993 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 116,174 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 116,174 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 106,004 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 106,004 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 98,601 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2009 98,601 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 87,364 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 79,727 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 66,524 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 66,523 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 PCY is a 2002 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 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 CN51 PCY, 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 PCY is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 15 January 2002.

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