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DS02 LHN

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

152,596 mi
Last recorded152,596 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 LHN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 152,596 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 145,708 miles

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Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre sidewalls perished slightly

both front brake discs pitted on outer face

both rear springs coil bound

Fail 7 Nov 2017 145,696 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2016 140,694 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 133,207 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 133,203 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 124,310 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 117,742 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 107,429 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 92,723 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 91,016 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 89,757 miles

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 6 Mar 2009 87,767 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 87,761 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 83,602 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 66,449 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2005 48,250 miles

n s rear tyre outter edge tred depth iow

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 LHN is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LHN, 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 LHN is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 16 August 2002.

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