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CP02 DWJ

2002 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,579 mi
Last recorded96,579 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP02 DWJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 96,579 miles

Both front tyres are getting close to the limit.

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Front exhaust is corroded & starting to leak.

Parts of centre rear brake light are not working.

Rear bush in o/s front suspension arm is deteriorating.

Slight play in both ends of steering rack.

Track rod end gaiters are deteriorating.

Fail 2 May 2017 96,578 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Headlamp aim too low Both. (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front tyres are getting close to the limit.

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Front exhaust is corroded & starting to leak.

Parts of centre rear brake light are not working.

Rear bush in o/s front suspension arm is deteriorating.

Slight play in both ends of steering rack.

Track rod end gaiters are deteriorating.

Pass 5 May 2016 86,505 miles

both lower arm rear bushes starting to perish

centre exhaust slightly blowing

slight play in both inner track rod ends

Fail 5 May 2016 86,505 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

both lower arm rear bushes starting to perish

centre exhaust slightly blowing

slight play in both inner track rod ends

Fail 4 May 2016 86,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both lower arm rear bushes starting to perish

centre exhaust slightly blowing

slight play in both inner track rod ends

Pass 5 May 2015 73,532 miles

Brake pads wear warning light is on.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs look worn & corroded.

Handbrake lever on n/s rear caliper is sticking on.

O/s rear brake is binding slightly.

O/s wiper rubber is deteriorating.

Parts of centre rear brake light are not working.

Slight fluctuation on front brakes.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 May 2015 73,532 miles

Brake pads wear warning light is on.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front brake discs look worn & corroded.

Handbrake lever on n/s rear caliper is sticking on.

O/s rear brake is binding slightly.

O/s wiper rubber is deteriorating.

Parts of centre rear brake light are not working.

Slight fluctuation on front brakes.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 65,182 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 60,115 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 50,265 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 44,852 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 40,135 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 35,767 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 35,767 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 30,624 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 30,624 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 22,187 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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CP02 DWJ is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 CP02 DWJ, 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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What year was CP02 DWJ registered?

CP02 DWJ is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 17 June 2002.

Is CP02 DWJ safe to buy?

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