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DU02 OMA

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,055 mi
Last recorded103,055 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 OMA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 103,055 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 103,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective insecure (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 95,309 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 86,655 miles

Front subframe corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2023 86,636 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 81,544 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 81,544 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 75,449 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 75,017 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 75,017 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 71,723 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 67,777 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 63,359 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 60,040 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 59,934 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 59,934 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 59,202 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 57,552 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 55,000 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 52,162 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 50,035 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 47,048 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 47,048 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 43,633 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 37,093 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 29,908 miles

offside rear handbrake mechanism starting to sieze

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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DU02 OMA is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 DU02 OMA, 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 DU02 OMA registered?

DU02 OMA is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is DU02 OMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU02 OMA shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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