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EX02 KLP

2002 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,385 mi
Last recorded133,385 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 KLP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 133,385 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 133,163 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 126,950 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Apr 2018 126,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working wrong bulb (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 119,474 miles

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

Nearside Front seat belt stalk outer plastic covers missing but still works ok

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.4.G.4e)

oil leak

rear tyres showing signs of wear and perishing. 195/65/15

Fail 19 Apr 2017 119,474 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wiper blades not checked (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front seat belt stalk outer plastic covers missing but still works ok

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.4.G.4e)

oil leak

rear tyres showing signs of wear and perishing. 195/65/15

Pass 8 Apr 2016 107,497 miles

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 107,497 miles

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 92,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 81,389 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 83,404 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 61,884 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

The front number plate is cracked.

The o/s front wing is damaged.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 61,884 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

The front number plate is cracked.

The o/s front wing is damaged.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 53,469 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

The n/s front tyre is wearing on the edges.

Pass 15 Feb 2010 45,784 miles

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

The o/s front tyre is wearing on the edges.

Pass 17 Feb 2009 39,882 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 33,974 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 33,974 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 27,691 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 27,691 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 21,727 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 KLP is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KLP, 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 KLP registered?

EX02 KLP is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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