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DG02 MZJ

2002 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,974 mi
Last recorded123,974 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 MZJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 123,974 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 114,376 miles

Offside Front slight wear on edges

temporary fuel cap installed

Fail 19 May 2016 114,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2015 101,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 101,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 91,434 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust mount deteriorated

Fail 28 Apr 2014 91,434 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advise osr trailing arm bush to be changed when the nsr one gets changed

centre exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2013 76,487 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 69,653 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 69,653 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2008 69,508 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 65,705 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2007 65,705 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 48,926 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 MZJ is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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