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CX02 AUY

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,661 mi
Last recorded140,661 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX02 AUY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 140,661 miles

Rear shock casings corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2018 136,355 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 136,355 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 132,240 miles

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

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

speaker and amps fitted in boot

warning light on

Fail 24 Jun 2017 132,239 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

speaker and amps fitted in boot

warning light on

Pass 27 Jun 2016 128,947 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 128,947 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 119,488 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 119,488 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 113,679 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 113,679 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 109,173 miles

vehicle lowered

Fail 10 Jun 2013 109,173 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

vehicle lowered

Pass 6 Jun 2012 99,574 miles

front tyres worn to 2mm

xenon headlamp conversion fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2012 99,574 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front tyres worn to 2mm

xenon headlamp conversion fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2011 89,749 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 78,028 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 64,673 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 64,673 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 52,431 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 42,964 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 34,482 miles

both rear tyres slight distortion

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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CX02 AUY is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 CX02 AUY, 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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CX02 AUY is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 19 June 2002.

Is CX02 AUY safe to buy?

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