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CV02 CHY

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

180,346 mi
Last recorded180,346 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV02 CHY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 180,346 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 180,345 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fuel system component insecure filter (7.2.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 174,539 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 63,320 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 155,686 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 141,270 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 129,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 117,139 miles

195/65/15 X4

ENGINE MANAGEMENT W/LIHGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASH

NSF TOP STRUT MOUNT-SLIGHT LIFT/WEAR-PODOT

OSF TYRE

T/BELT & SERVICE-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 15 Apr 2009 105,135 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 91,151 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 76,882 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 63,858 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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CV02 CHY is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 CV02 CHY, 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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CV02 CHY is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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