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DV02 NRL

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,845 mi
Last recorded140,845 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 NRL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 140,845 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 130,446 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 130,446 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 125,136 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 23 Jan 2015 119,874 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 115,012 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 108,880 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 100,759 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 88,402 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 83,834 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 78,207 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 75,270 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 72,269 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2006 71,041 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 71,018 miles

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

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 NRL is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DV02 NRL, 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 DV02 NRL registered?

DV02 NRL is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 7 May 2002.

Is DV02 NRL safe to buy?

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