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CX51 LBN

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,984 mi
Last recorded112,984 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 LBN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 112,984 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Jul 2016 112,974 miles

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 May 2015 111,756 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion to centre exhaust

Pass 3 Feb 2014 103,704 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 95,566 miles

both front tyres close to the wear bar

Pass 12 Mar 2012 88,378 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 79,430 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 79,118 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 70,502 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 62,225 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 62,224 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 49,505 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

advise o/s/f headlamp has condensation not affecting pattern.

Pass 18 Jan 2007 45,362 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 37,795 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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CX51 LBN is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 CX51 LBN, 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 CX51 LBN registered?

CX51 LBN is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 21 January 2002.

Is CX51 LBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX51 LBN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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