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DV02 NJJ

2002 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,937 mi
Last recorded137,937 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 NJJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 137,937 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear hand brake low on effort 17%

Fail 23 Dec 2016 137,933 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 127,532 miles

Rear hand brake low on effort 21%

Rear service brake low on effort 59%

Fail 9 Dec 2015 127,520 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Centre Front exhaust bracket broken

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (1.7.5a)

Rear hand brake low on effort 21%

Rear service brake low on effort 59%

emissions not finished blue smoke & boiled over

spare tyre flat

Pass 23 Jul 2013 121,278 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2013 121,272 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

engine managment light on

Pass 8 Jun 2012 108,939 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 108,939 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 26 May 2011 97,730 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 97,725 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 92,526 miles

coolant stains around stat housing

n/s/f headlight brackets broken

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 30 Jul 2009 76,774 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 69,974 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 63,168 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 56,203 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front and offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2005 43,352 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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DV02 NJJ is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DV02 NJJ, 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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DV02 NJJ is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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