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DX02 MDN

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,938 mi
Last recorded144,938 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 MDN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 144,938 miles

Chassis, suspension components, brake and fuel lines corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 144,381 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre bald inner edge 3mm centre tread

Nearside Rear tyre close to bald on edge 205 55 16 91 v budget

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bald on inner edge

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arms rear bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil on minimum

rear exhaust heat shield loose

suspension /headlight aim ride height switch broken

Pass 1 May 2018 136,779 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s on frame (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 May 2017 134,475 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 134,474 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 130,565 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 130,112 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 113,444 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 98,294 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 86,302 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 86,302 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 79,050 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 79,050 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 73,804 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 73,804 miles

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

both rear shockabsorber dust covers corroded

front brake discs corroding

Pass 16 Apr 2010 67,136 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 67,136 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 60,786 miles

high level brake light has 1 bulb not working

o/s/f seat belt retracts slowly

Pass 15 Apr 2008 54,269 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 46,368 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 46,368 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 36,702 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)

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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DX02 MDN 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 63.6%.

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 DX02 MDN, 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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DX02 MDN is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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