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DE02 RVR

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,463 mi
Last recorded147,463 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 RVR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 147,463 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 137,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 17 Apr 2013 127,689 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 121,475 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 113,237 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 105,788 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 105,785 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 94,670 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 74,457 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 47,010 miles

near side off side rear tyres have nails in tread

Pass 5 Apr 2006 34,098 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 34,098 miles

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

Engine Management Light Is On

Fail 7 Oct 2005 25,752 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 25,752 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 RVR is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 RVR, 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 RVR registered?

DE02 RVR is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 26 April 2002.

Is DE02 RVR safe to buy?

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