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DX51 LMO

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

199,416 mi
Last recorded199,416 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 LMO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 199,416 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 10 Jan 2013 192,072 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 182,587 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 172,213 miles

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

offside front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2010 161,563 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2009 142,957 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 142,957 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 122,176 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 102,318 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 84,894 miles

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

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

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

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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DX51 LMO is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DX51 LMO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX51 LMO registered?

DX51 LMO is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 15 January 2002.

Is DX51 LMO safe to buy?

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