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DA02 SZW

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

166,527 mi
Last recorded166,527 miles
Recorded on20 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 SZW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2018 166,527 miles

emmision values difficult to stabilize

Pass 16 Mar 2017 157,696 miles

Nearside Front damaged and cut on outer wall

Pass 17 Feb 2016 150,213 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 150,022 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 140,411 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R and O/S/R Brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2015 140,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R and O/S/R Brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2014 123,475 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 123,473 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 105,671 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 95,995 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 92,859 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 92,854 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 89,967 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 85,654 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 26 Jun 2008 80,132 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 80,126 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 75,807 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 70,538 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 SZW is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SZW, 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 SZW registered?

DA02 SZW is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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