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DU02 UST

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,289 mi
Last recorded155,289 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 155,289 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 155,287 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2019 148,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 148,947 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 143,196 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 143,196 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 136,268 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 130,130 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 124,308 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 116,881 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 116,881 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 108,524 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 100,502 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 93,167 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 93,167 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 16 Dec 2010 87,223 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 80,977 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 74,043 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 67,875 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 67,875 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 59,546 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 9 Jan 2006 51,999 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 UST is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UST, 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 UST is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 8 April 2002.

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