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CX51 BYJ

2002 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,401 mi
Last recorded136,401 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 BYJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 136,401 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

WASHER BOTTLE LEAKING, BUT WASHERS WORKING AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 10 Apr 2017 136,375 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 117,895 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 117,869 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split inner clip area (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light on

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded at rear ends

nsf lower arm rear bush splitting

nsf shocker misting

osr brake disc inner edge corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2016 117,827 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brakes not tested due to cords out of tyre

eml on

Pass 19 Feb 2015 108,129 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 101,159 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 100,478 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 87,249 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Slight damage to n/s/f bumper area

Fail 21 Jan 2012 87,249 miles

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

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

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Slight damage to n/s/f bumper area

Pass 26 Jan 2011 76,705 miles

Uneven tread wear on o/s/r rear tyre

Fail 25 Jan 2011 76,705 miles

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

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

Uneven tread wear on o/s/r rear tyre

Pass 23 Jan 2010 69,362 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 69,361 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 64,434 miles

Corrosion on rear brake discs

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

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

centre exhaust rubber mounting deteriorating

o/s/f fog lamp damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2008 59,338 miles

slight damage to n/s/f outer cv gaiter

Pass 22 Jan 2007 50,794 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 50,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2006 40,426 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 40,426 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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CX51 BYJ is a 2002 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CX51 BYJ, 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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CX51 BYJ is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 14 February 2002.

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