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DG02 MXY

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,631 mi
Last recorded82,631 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 MXY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 82,631 miles

EML stays on

Pass 9 Feb 2016 81,341 miles

EML light stays on

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 79,917 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2015 79,917 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 77,811 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 74,191 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 71,899 miles

Engine Management indication light on.

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 71,899 miles

Engine Management indication light on.

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 68,093 miles

offside front tyre inner edge slightly perished.

Pass 15 Apr 2009 58,203 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Apr 2009 58,198 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Mar 2008 50,732 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 21 Mar 2007 42,655 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 33,112 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 33,112 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 MXY is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MXY, 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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DG02 MXY is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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