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CU02 EXX

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,474 mi
Last recorded143,474 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 EXX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 143,474 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 143,474 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 141,168 miles

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

rear 2 coil springs corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2014 136,328 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 136,328 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 135,789 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 129,552 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 Feb 2011 129,551 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2010 116,620 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 105,154 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 104,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 86,981 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 84,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 84,326 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 75,128 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 75,128 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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CU02 EXX is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CU02 EXX, 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 CU02 EXX registered?

CU02 EXX is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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The MOT history for CU02 EXX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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