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DE51 KHO

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

196,352 mi
Last recorded196,352 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 KHO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2020 196,352 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 190,351 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jan 2017 183,180 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play inner and outer ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Jan 2017 183,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play inner and outer ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 180,094 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel n/s/f rack end slight play (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2014 172,931 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2014 172,931 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2013 166,046 miles

Full exhaust slightly deteriorated

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

Oil leak

Slight play in engine mount bush

Slight play in osf steering arm

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

Fail 30 Dec 2013 166,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Full exhaust slightly deteriorated

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

Oil leak

Slight play in engine mount bush

Slight play in osf steering arm

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

Pass 24 Dec 2012 159,001 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front discs slightly worn

Fail 24 Dec 2012 159,001 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Dec 2011 146,338 miles

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

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

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

nearside front steering arm slightly play

Pass 9 Apr 2010 141,692 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2010 141,692 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2009 132,614 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 132,614 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 119,208 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 106,609 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 100,446 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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DE51 KHO is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DE51 KHO, 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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DE51 KHO is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 9 January 2002.

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