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DU02 URP

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

206,357 mi
Last recorded206,357 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 URP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 206,357 miles

Front tyres wearing on outside edge.

Front wishbone back bushes deteriorated (movement not excessive)

N/s headlamp slightly deteriorated (beam pattern and light output acceptable).

Rear axle bushes deteriorated (movement not excessive).

Fail 23 Jan 2017 206,347 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front tyres wearing on outside edge.

Front wishbone back bushes deteriorated (movement not excessive)

N/s headlamp slightly deteriorated (beam pattern and light output acceptable).

Rear axle bushes deteriorated (movement not excessive).

Pass 3 Oct 2015 186,845 miles

High level brake light not fully functioning.

N/s rear tyre wearing thin.

Rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated (movement not excessive).

Pass 15 Dec 2014 183,855 miles

Both outer sills have light damage due to incorrect jacking.

Both rear tyres worn on inside edge.

Exhaust front pipe has a minor leak.

Front wishbone back bushes slightly deteriorated (movement not excessive).

N/s front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 18 Dec 2013 178,920 miles

Both outer sills have light damage from jacking.

Both rear tyres slightly worn on inside edge.

Front bumper cracked.

Spare tyre underinflated.

Pass 30 Oct 2012 165,167 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 148,058 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front seatbelt twisted.

rear brake pipes starting to corrode slightly.

slight play within offside and nearside inner rack joints. nearside rack boot also looks damp. (ATTENTION RECOMMENDED)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 148,024 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front seatbelt twisted.

rear brake pipes starting to corrode slightly.

slight play within offside and nearside inner rack joints. nearside rack boot also looks damp. (ATTENTION RECOMMENDED)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 132,371 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 119,512 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 109,847 miles

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Apr 2008 106,620 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 90,966 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 73,713 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 URP is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 URP, 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 URP registered?

DU02 URP is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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