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DG02 MWV

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

230,051 mi
Last recorded230,051 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 MWV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 230,051 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 218,287 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 218,093 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 201,078 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 189,696 miles

Exhaust blowing

Pass 26 Mar 2012 174,850 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 159,696 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 145,106 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 145,106 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 130,180 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 130,180 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 111,465 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 94,472 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 76,198 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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DG02 MWV is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 DG02 MWV, 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 DG02 MWV registered?

DG02 MWV is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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