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DE02 PZK

2002 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,055 mi
Last recorded138,055 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 PZK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 138,055 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 May 2015 138,051 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 129,564 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 May 2014 129,464 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 May 2013 117,372 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside front lower suspension arm inner rear mounting bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2012 106,674 miles

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

Stone chip in windscreen.

Pass 20 May 2011 95,130 miles

Backing lifting on rear number plate. R/o/s tyre tread on depth limit. Wear on brake discs.

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

Pass 28 May 2010 85,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 18 Jun 2009 75,714 miles

Backing lifting on rear number plate. R/o/s tyre worn on outer edge, tread low.

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 66,091 miles

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

Wear on brake discs. Stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 22 Jun 2007 56,667 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 56,666 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 47,887 miles

Nearside rear tyre near legal limit

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 PZK is a 2002 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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