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DU02 OTE

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

166,045 mi
Last recorded166,045 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 166,045 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 150,652 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 139,462 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 139,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 132,954 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 126,375 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 126,374 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 118,230 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2014 118,228 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 110,956 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 102,951 miles

tray under engine

Pass 16 Mar 2011 94,881 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 87,703 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 87,698 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 81,610 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 74,512 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2007 68,142 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 68,142 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 63,530 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 63,530 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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 OTE is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OTE, 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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DU02 OTE is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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