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CP02 DVM

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

145,992 mi
Last recorded145,992 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP02 DVM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 145,992 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cat joint (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arms both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 134,262 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2015 129,614 miles

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

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

center front exhaust corroded and leaking

parking brake performance low

Fail 5 May 2015 129,614 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

center front exhaust corroded and leaking

parking brake performance low

Pass 3 Jun 2014 125,940 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 119,431 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 112,807 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 86,309 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2010 97,122 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RIDGED.

FRONT NUMBER PLATE LAMINATE PEELING.

NEARSIDE WISHBONE REAR BUSH SPLIT.

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

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

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

Oil leak

REAR WIPER IN POOR CONDITION.

VIBRATION FROM AUXILLERY DRIVE BELT TENSIONER.

passenger sun visor broken.

Fail 19 May 2009 89,073 miles

FRONT DICS RUSTED

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

TOP AND BOTTOM ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Pass 19 May 2009 89,073 miles

FRONT DICS RUSTED

TOP AND BOTTOM ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Pass 23 May 2008 80,584 miles

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

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

top and bottom engine covers fitted

water marks on rear number plate

Pass 1 May 2007 69,418 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 62,219 miles

Both rear tyres worn down to about 2 - 3mm. (legal limit 1.6mm)

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 DVM is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DVM, 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 DVM is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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