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DK51 VKT

2002 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

200,254 mi
Last recorded200,254 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 VKT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 200,254 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 200,254 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 29 Jun 2015 199,163 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system rubbing on axle

Fail 29 Jun 2015 199,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system rubbing on axle

Pass 25 Jun 2014 194,219 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 191,494 miles

Exaust centre covr lose

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Warning brake pad light on

indscreen washer jet o/s outer not working

Pass 27 Jun 2012 187,588 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 177,186 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 163,012 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 163,012 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 152,374 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 152,374 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 136,486 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 118,540 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 99,888 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 88,112 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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DK51 VKT is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DK51 VKT, 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 DK51 VKT registered?

DK51 VKT is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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