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DA02 XOV

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,150 mi
Last recorded166,150 miles
Recorded on11 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2013 166,150 miles

Bonnet catch slightly stiff

Offside headlamp slightly loose.

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight smoke emitted from exhaust

Fail 2 May 2013 166,148 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Offside headlamp slightly loose.

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 162,171 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 148,005 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 128,063 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 128,054 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 108,040 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 89,901 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 89,901 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2008 88,404 miles

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 82,182 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 69,955 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 XOV is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XOV, 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 XOV registered?

DA02 XOV is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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