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DF02 PPX

2002 Audi A3

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2019
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,102 mi
Last recorded160,102 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 PPX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 160,102 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Binding

Fail 2 Mar 2018 160,102 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Binding

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 152,357 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

one rear exhaust mount broken system still supported

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2017 152,357 miles

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

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

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

one rear exhaust mount broken system still supported

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2016 146,926 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 135,584 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 121,904 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 121,904 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 120,852 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 118,222 miles

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

offside wiper rubber deteriorating

Pass 15 Sep 2011 106,099 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 94,577 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 84,686 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 84,479 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 76,885 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 76,797 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 70,652 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 60,288 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 60,288 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 59,901 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

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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DF02 PPX is a 2002 Audi A3 in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DF02 PPX, 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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DF02 PPX is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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