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ET02 LDA

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

126,453 mi
Last recorded126,453 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET02 LDA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 126,453 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 120,725 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres change soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 112,145 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 99,208 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 89,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 89,932 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 77,366 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 72,706 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 68,549 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 68,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 64,043 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2012 59,630 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 59,510 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 54,953 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 50,276 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 44,896 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 38,683 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 31,973 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 25,851 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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ET02 LDA is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 ET02 LDA, 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 ET02 LDA registered?

ET02 LDA is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 29 July 2002.

Is ET02 LDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET02 LDA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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