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DA02 PWE

2002 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

120,094 mi
Last recorded120,094 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 PWE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 120,094 miles

EML light indicates fault

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 118,619 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 118,619 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 115,526 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 109,363 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 100,339 miles

cuts in nsr tyre

slight play in nsf steerimg arm

Pass 6 Sep 2011 88,209 miles

Centre Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust mount weld broke

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

nearside steering rack tierod/drumstick worn

Pass 7 Sep 2010 75,701 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 18 Jun 2009 67,456 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 62,309 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 53,652 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 53,652 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 43,454 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 PWE is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DA02 PWE, 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 DA02 PWE registered?

DA02 PWE is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 29 June 2002.

Is DA02 PWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA02 PWE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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