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DA51 CNC

2002 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

153,277 mi
Last recorded153,277 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 CNC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 153,277 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 149,963 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 144,605 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 144,605 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 138,499 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four socks casing slighlty corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Dec 2018 138,487 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four socks casing slighlty corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 130,264 miles

Engine management light on dash

Oil leak oil leak in engine area ()

Fail 20 Nov 2017 130,263 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine management light on dash

Oil leak oil leak in engine area ()

Pass 10 Nov 2016 113,991 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 113,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Oct 2016 113,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 106,791 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 98,196 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 92,823 miles

Oil leak from front differenial.

Both front brake disc's very rusty on inner edges.

Engine management light on.

Front disc's and pads making poor contact on inner edges.

Fuel tank straps getting rusty.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 92,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front brake disc's very rusty on inner edges.

Engine management light on.

Front disc's and pads making poor contact on inner edges.

Fuel tank straps getting rusty.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak from front differenial.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 85,417 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 85,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 79,278 miles

Inside edge of front discs rusty.

N/S/R tyre slightly out of shape.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 79,278 miles

Inside edge of front discs rusty.

N/S/R tyre slightly out of shape.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 72,795 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 72,795 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front tyres worn low in tread

o/s front anti roll bar D bush slight play

Pass 3 Mar 2010 65,874 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 65,873 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

brake disc's all round corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2009 57,468 miles

both front brake disc's worn and pitted

o/s front lower arm rear bush worn

Pass 12 Mar 2008 48,189 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 48,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all four brake disc's slightly corroded on the inner edges

o/s rear tyre starting to mishape

Pass 5 Mar 2007 40,911 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 40,910 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 32,998 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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DA51 CNC is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 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 DA51 CNC, 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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DA51 CNC is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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