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CV51 ZNH

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

264,709 mi
Last recorded264,709 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 ZNH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 264,709 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 264,465 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 248,655 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes have slight corossion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material has slight corossion (1.1.11 (c))

small chip in windscreen

Fail 27 May 2019 248,591 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes have slight corossion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material has slight corossion (1.1.11 (c))

small chip in windscreen

Pass 1 Jun 2018 232,678 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe has slight corrossion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe has slight corrossion (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2017 220,180 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Hub caps fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush strut top mounting (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush strut top mounting (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2016 201,614 miles

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

both rear brake pipes have a grease coating

Fail 23 Jan 2016 201,593 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

both rear brake pipes have a grease coating

Pass 13 Feb 2015 190,573 miles

as per failure

Fail 13 Feb 2015 190,570 miles

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

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

1.slight binding on n/s/f brake 2.slight damage to front windscreen

Pass 12 Mar 2014 179,352 miles

1. Rear number plate starting to deteriorated. 2. Slight damage to front windscreen.

Pass 18 Mar 2013 165,116 miles

1. Front side lights are dim. 2. Front brake discs starting to corrode. 3. Front tyres wearing low on inside edges.

4. Slight damage to front windscreen.

Pass 21 Feb 2012 152,188 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 129,306 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre scrubbed on inner edge.

slight brake judder detected after roadtest.

slight distortion detected on o/s/f brake disc after brake test..

Pass 11 Feb 2010 106,957 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 106,956 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 86,858 miles

screen marked but not affecting drivers view

slight leak on power steering pipe

stone chips to screen

Fail 2 Mar 2009 86,858 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r tyre 2/3mm

screen marked but not affecting drivers view

slight leak on power steering pipe

stone chips to screen

Pass 26 Jan 2008 76,842 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 64,443 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 53,266 miles

both rear tyres perishing

front brake discs corroding on inner surface

varioussmall stonechips in swept area of windscreen

Fail 26 Jan 2006 53,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

both rear tyres perishing

front brake discs corroding on inner surface

varioussmall stonechips in swept area of windscreen

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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CV51 ZNH is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CV51 ZNH, 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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CV51 ZNH is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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