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EK51 JZP

2002 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,511 mi
Last recorded111,511 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 JZP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 111,511 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 104,423 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 95,565 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 95,565 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 90,626 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 90,567 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 May 2012 85,196 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 79,913 miles

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

o/s tie rod has some play detected

Fail 3 May 2011 79,913 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s tie rod has some play detected

Pass 21 May 2010 77,372 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 May 2009 68,823 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 68,820 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 53,617 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f top strut mounts slight play

one high level brake light builb n/w

Pass 6 Oct 2006 34,912 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 Aug 2006 33,879 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 31,508 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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EK51 JZP is a 2002 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EK51 JZP, 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 EK51 JZP registered?

EK51 JZP is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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