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DK02 XKX

2002 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

146,082 mi
Last recorded146,082 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 XKX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 146,082 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 131,819 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 126,941 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted stopping full belt check also child seat is poorly secured

Fail 19 Mar 2016 126,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged Bent on inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust mounting support broken away from centre pipe but supported ok by other mountings

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

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted stopping full belt check also child seat is poorly secured

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leaks on engine and intercooler

Park brake only just passed at 17%

Fail 27 Mar 2015 118,748 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Mar 2015 118,748 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Nov 2013 106,517 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 106,517 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 94,254 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

exhaust bracket broken off but the exhaust is still adequately suppored

Fail 7 Nov 2012 94,254 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

exhaust bracket broken off but the exhaust is still adequately suppored

Pass 10 Nov 2011 79,248 miles

rear roll bar corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2011 94,759 miles

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

all pipes corroded

rear coils corroded

rear roll bar corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2010 70,627 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 70,627 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 63,881 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 63,881 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 52,122 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 91,363 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 66,508 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 66,508 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 15 Mar 2006 45,788 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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DK02 XKX is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DK02 XKX, 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 DK02 XKX registered?

DK02 XKX is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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