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CP02 DVC

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,049 mi
Last recorded146,049 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP02 DVC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 146,049 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 145,209 miles

oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2014 140,171 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 139,969 miles

Electronic stability system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner front brake pads corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

oil/gearbox oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2014 139,968 miles

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

Electronic stability system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner front brake pads corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

oil/gearbox oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2013 135,618 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)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 125,393 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear brake grabbing slightly

rear discs worn badley

Pass 6 Sep 2011 114,526 miles

rear brake discs corroded

rear pads low

rear shock absorber corroded

rear shockors leaking slightly

off side rear tyre buckled slightly

oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2011 114,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

off side rear tyre buckled slightly

oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

rear pads low

rear registration

rear shock absorber corroded

rear shockors leaking slightly

Pass 2 Sep 2010 106,128 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 97,679 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 90,885 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2008 90,832 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 81,552 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 76,111 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

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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CP02 DVC is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CP02 DVC, 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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CP02 DVC is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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