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DE02 PZC

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,628 mi
Last recorded123,628 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 PZC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 123,628 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 114,500 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 114,334 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 101,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 93,031 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 89,936 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 89,932 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 81,032 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 81,032 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 80,925 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both front roll bar mount bushes have play

both rear brake discs corroded

nearside rear pads low and look like its over heated

Pass 3 Nov 2010 72,506 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 62,776 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 61,913 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR BUSHES SPLIT

EXHAUST CENTRE BRACKET BROKEN

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND LIPPED

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND LIPPED

REAR BRAKES STICKING

Pass 25 Jun 2008 53,061 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 49,975 miles

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 29 Jun 2006 35,377 miles

o/s/r wheel sticking

Fail 22 Jun 2006 35,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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 PZC is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DE02 PZC, 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 PZC registered?

DE02 PZC is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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