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DU02 OTD

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,185 mi
Last recorded171,185 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 OTD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 171,185 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 165,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine undershield damaged

Pass 14 Jul 2015 160,247 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 160,241 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 143,412 miles

Front subframe bushes deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2013 121,260 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 116,409 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 116,409 miles

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 114,689 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 114,689 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2010 107,441 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 97,904 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 97,904 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 84,129 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 71,134 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 140,964 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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DU02 OTD is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel 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 DU02 OTD, 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 OTD registered?

DU02 OTD is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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