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CR02 SHA

2002 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

150,809 mi
Last recorded150,809 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR02 SHA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 150,809 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Jul 2017 150,809 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 146,075 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 136,089 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 125,700 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 125,700 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 116,118 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 104,892 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 104,869 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 90,991 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 79,040 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 68,260 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 57,674 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2008 57,674 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 44,072 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 33,640 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 33,640 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

FRONT TYRES DOWN TO 2mm

N/S/F BRAKE PADS LOW

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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CR02 SHA is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 CR02 SHA, 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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CR02 SHA is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 24 June 2002.

Is CR02 SHA safe to buy?

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