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DA02 PHJ

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

149,830 mi
Last recorded149,830 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 PHJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 May 2025 149,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front And Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Light Cluster Damaged

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 147,040 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 133,989 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 119,281 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 113,506 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2019 104,893 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 205/60/15 v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 100,378 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 100,378 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 96,993 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 90,035 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 90,035 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 83,111 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 76,020 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 68,917 miles

rear exhaust silencer bracket weakening

Pass 1 Oct 2011 62,189 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 53,920 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 49,562 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 44,813 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 41,111 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 37,457 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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DA02 PHJ is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DA02 PHJ, 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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DA02 PHJ is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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