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D3 XYX

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

203,020 mi
Last recorded203,020 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 XYX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 203,020 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2025 201,983 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 May 2025 201,983 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 May 2024 194,011 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 186,746 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2022 179,549 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 172,446 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 167,445 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 157,387 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 151,407 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 145,785 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 145,781 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 144,059 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 144,059 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 135,529 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 126,511 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 114,952 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 10,418 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 106,282 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 94,892 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 82,843 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 73,485 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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D3 XYX 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 81.8%.

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 D3 XYX, 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 D3 XYX registered?

D3 XYX is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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