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CN51 PDZ

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

165,620 mi
Last recorded165,620 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 PDZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 165,620 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working - 50 % (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

n/s. reverse light not working.

noise from turbo charger.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Fail 8 Oct 2018 165,620 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both headlights. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements loose on dashboard. (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working - 50 % (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

n/s. reverse light not working.

noise from turbo charger.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

windscreen wipers not fully tested.

Fail 6 Jun 2018 165,618 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Registration plate missing not in position (0.1 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both headlights (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength AXLE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced when working (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak radiator weeping ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

n/s. reverse light not working.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

wipers not fully tested.

Pass 16 Mar 2017 154,836 miles

Engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some under bonnet components

Non-genuine H.I.D headlights fitted --- no cleaning device fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2017 154,595 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

non genuine H.I.D. headlights fitted---no cleaning device fitted.

Pass 2 Mar 2016 146,240 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Drivers front seatbelt is slow to retract

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection to some under bonnet components

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

Noise from auxillery drive belt area

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 146,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner 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 Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement main axle beam bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement main axle beam bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Drivers front seatbelt is slow to retract

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection to some under bonnet components

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Noise from auxillery drive belt area

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 138,218 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 128,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 128,900 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 123,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 112,136 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 112,136 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Jan 2012 98,217 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 98,217 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 87,424 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 78,016 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 68,823 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 59,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 59,911 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 50,018 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Dec 2005 42,429 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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CN51 PDZ is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 CN51 PDZ, 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 PDZ is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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