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ET51 NKE

2002 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,918 mi
Last recorded96,918 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 NKE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 96,918 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 96,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Braking system leaking brakes (3.6.A.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 94,025 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 91,981 miles

NEAR SIDE INNER DRIVESHAFT GAITER CLIP MISSIONG.DAMAGE TO OF SIDE FRONT PART OF SILL & NEAR SIDE REAR PART OF SILL.

Offside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 91,981 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

NEAR SIDE INNER DRIVESHAFT GAITER CLIP MISSIONG.DAMAGE TO OF SIDE FRONT PART OF SILL & NEAR SIDE REAR PART OF SILL.

Offside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 90,342 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 90,342 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 88,844 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise light on dash on

Fail 1 Jul 2013 88,844 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise light on dash on

Fail 3 Jul 2012 86,219 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 86,219 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 84,582 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 82,382 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 72,462 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 63,039 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 49,929 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 38,652 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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ET51 NKE is a 2002 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 ET51 NKE, 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 ET51 NKE registered?

ET51 NKE is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 12 February 2002.

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