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DE02 PYF

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

109,713 mi
Last recorded109,713 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 PYF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 109,713 miles

Engine Management Light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm rear attachment bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 May 2018 109,713 miles

Engine Management Light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm rear attachment bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2017 99,772 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 93,902 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

engine covers and undertrays obscuring testable items

Fail 23 May 2016 93,902 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays obscuring testable items

Pass 19 May 2015 91,020 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside headlamp plastic lens slightly deteriorated

Offside headlamp plastic lens slightly deteriorated

Offside rear brake binding slightly when rotated by hand

Pass 28 May 2014 86,308 miles

nearside front headlight has low beam pattern

slight brake binding to rear offside wheel

Fail 28 May 2013 82,326 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 82,326 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 78,517 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 72,339 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 64,921 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 56,877 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 50,206 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 43,499 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 35,901 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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DE02 PYF is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DE02 PYF, 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 DE02 PYF registered?

DE02 PYF is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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