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DE02 UWK

2002 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

169,766 mi
Last recorded169,766 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 UWK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 169,766 miles

Central Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 154,077 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp loose exhaust ready to become detached tighted 13m socket (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement assembly mounts and both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 148,525 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

hazard light switch sticking

offside front back plate very slight corrision

Fail 7 Oct 2017 148,525 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Wheel nut(s) missing 1 on each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

hazard light switch sticking

offside front back plate very slight corrision

Pass 1 Oct 2016 141,077 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2016 141,077 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 123,489 miles

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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 111,144 miles

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

front suspension low

Pass 5 Oct 2013 98,086 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 98,086 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2012 85,745 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 77,144 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 68,630 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 59,598 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 53,784 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 48,592 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 48,592 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 42,157 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 32,999 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 UWK is a 2002 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UWK, 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 UWK is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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