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EX02 DXH

2002 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,982 mi
Last recorded145,982 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 DXH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 145,982 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

spare tyre flat

Fail 27 Oct 2015 145,982 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster broken (1.8)

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2014 140,732 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 128,413 miles

Near side front shock absorber weak

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 128,413 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Near side front shock absorber weak

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 114,787 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Off side front dust cap missing

Off side front wheel bearing starting to sound rough

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 109,689 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 109,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 96,781 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 89,324 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 78,031 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 68,600 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 57,981 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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EX02 DXH is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EX02 DXH, 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 EX02 DXH registered?

EX02 DXH is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 12 April 2002.

Is EX02 DXH safe to buy?

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