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CP02 DWW

2002 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,304 mi
Last recorded165,304 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP02 DWW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 165,304 miles

rear heat sheild loose

Pass 4 Apr 2015 154,614 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 142,365 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 134,030 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 127,027 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 120,028 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/R disc corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 105,444 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2009 105,310 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2008 90,059 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2008 90,059 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 26 Sep 2007 72,263 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 72,263 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 56,187 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 56,187 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 DWW is a 2002 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DWW, 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 DWW registered?

CP02 DWW is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 13 May 2002.

Is CP02 DWW safe to buy?

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