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CN51 XHH

2002 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

216,500 mi
Last recorded216,500 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 XHH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 216,500 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 198,257 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 198,237 miles

Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 181,941 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 181,941 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 168,998 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 168,998 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 158,651 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 158,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 140,314 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 140,314 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 132,756 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 123,016 miles

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

brkt for abs wiring broken

centre exhaust brkt broken but ex still supported

Fail 16 Feb 2012 123,016 miles

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

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

brkt for abs wiring broken

centre exhaust brkt broken but ex still supported

Pass 17 Feb 2011 111,984 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2009 96,618 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 96,618 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 78,036 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 70,300 miles

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

front fog lights on all time with other lights

Fail 25 Feb 2008 70,300 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front fog lights on all time with other lights

Pass 7 Feb 2007 61,983 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 54,513 miles

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

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 XHH is a 2002 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XHH, 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 XHH is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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