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D12 TYR

2002 Audi A3

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,346 mi
Last recorded124,346 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD12 TYR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 124,346 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 117,484 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 117,470 miles

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 114,970 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 105,356 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 98,666 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 89,656 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 81,980 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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D12 TYR is a 2002 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D12 TYR, 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 D12 TYR registered?

D12 TYR is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 17 June 2002.

Is D12 TYR safe to buy?

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