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DS02 HZR

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

248,830 mi
Last recorded248,830 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 HZR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 248,830 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/s rear +o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s+o/s rear shock absorbers corroding (5.3.2 (b))

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jun 2020 248,830 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/s rear +o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s+o/s rear shock absorbers corroding (5.3.2 (b))

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2019 237,540 miles

PLASTIC COVERS UNDER VEHICLE OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Pass 17 Jul 2018 226,823 miles

n/s+o/s rear shock absorbers outer casing corroding

Fail 5 Jul 2018 226,472 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

n/s+o/s rear shock absorbers outer casing corroding

Pass 24 Jul 2017 217,321 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 16 Jul 2016 201,364 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 201,195 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 187,349 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2015 187,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2014 174,106 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2013 161,807 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 147,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2012 147,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2011 129,085 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 113,591 miles

Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres worn inner shoulders

offside rear tyre 2mm tread depth. and nearside rear 2.5mm tread depth and worn inner shoulder

Fail 27 Jul 2010 113,585 miles

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

Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres worn inner shoulders

offside rear tyre 2mm tread depth. and nearside rear 2.5mm tread depth and worn inner shoulder

Pass 23 Jul 2009 94,410 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

area of fuel line damp though not leaking at time of test

Pass 21 Jul 2008 77,923 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 62,747 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres worn uneven and becoming devoid of tread in areas of edges but not within threequaters across at time of test

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 50,760 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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DS02 HZR is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DS02 HZR, 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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DS02 HZR is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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