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DG02 MXJ

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,921 mi
Last recorded140,921 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 MXJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2015 140,921 miles

Nearside Front 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 4 Mar 2014 136,113 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 131,876 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 125,251 miles

very slight brake judder

Pass 21 Oct 2010 119,353 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 109,395 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 109,395 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 99,253 miles

1 LED not working on high level brake light

Front number plate delaminating

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 99,253 miles

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

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

1 LED not working on high level brake light

Front number plate delaminating

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 92,905 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 92,905 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 71,274 miles

Nearside Front 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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DG02 MXJ is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DG02 MXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG02 MXJ registered?

DG02 MXJ is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 8 March 2002.

Is DG02 MXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG02 MXJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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