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ET02 LDF

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

229,902 mi
Last recorded229,902 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET02 LDF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 229,902 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 221,297 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 206,967 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 191,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both out to caliper part of flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 169,433 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 159,673 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front sub frame /offside suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

rear sub frame /suspension arms corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 22 Dec 2017 159,641 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (1.8)

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

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

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Nearside Front seatbelt catch cover missing

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 153,426 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 153,367 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 143,116 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 143,116 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)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 136,244 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 136,241 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 124,838 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 120,569 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 120,569 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 118,144 miles

2x f/ brake discs, slight worn

2x r/ brake discs, slight pitted

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Aug 2010 114,150 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 109,163 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 104,304 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 94,082 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 64,457 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 LDF is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LDF, 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 ET02 LDF registered?

ET02 LDF is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 22 August 2002.

Is ET02 LDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET02 LDF shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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