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DN51 VLW

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,170 mi
Last recorded85,170 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 VLW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 85,170 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 74,257 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 64,226 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 50,300 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 50,488 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 44,470 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s front top strut mounting slight wear

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Dec 2008 41,080 miles

slight wear in brake discs

slight wear in o/s top strut mounting

Fail 28 Nov 2008 41,080 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight wear in brake discs

slight wear in o/s top strut mounting

Pass 19 Nov 2007 38,747 miles

wear in n/s top strutt mounting

Pass 10 Nov 2006 32,269 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)

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

sill covers fitted

slight marks on rear brake discs

Pass 8 Nov 2005 27,092 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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DN51 VLW is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DN51 VLW, 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 DN51 VLW registered?

DN51 VLW is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 15 January 2002.

Is DN51 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN51 VLW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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