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EX02 SOC

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

167,017 mi
Last recorded167,017 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 SOC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 167,017 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

engine management light on

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jan 2017 167,017 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust sleeve corrorded (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

engine management light on

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2017 166,794 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange pipe (7.1.2)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged flex from brake caliper (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

eml light on

oil warning light on

Pass 12 Feb 2016 151,726 miles

engine management light on

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 10 Feb 2016 151,724 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

engine management light on

item removed from drivers view prior to test

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 6 Feb 2015 139,657 miles

engine man light on

Pass 22 Jan 2014 132,407 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 14 Feb 2013 124,931 miles

n/s/f belt reciever cover missing

Fail 12 Feb 2013 124,918 miles

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

n/s/f belt reciever cover missing

Pass 4 Feb 2012 106,803 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

engine management fault light on

nearside front seatbelt clasp plastic surround missing

Fail 4 Feb 2012 106,803 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

engine management fault light on

nearside front seatbelt clasp plastic surround missing

Pass 12 Feb 2011 93,094 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 92,956 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 76,800 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 76,800 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nsf seat belt buckle,casing missing.operation ok at time of test

Pass 5 Feb 2009 63,327 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 63,327 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 54,115 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 41,566 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 41,566 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

varous warning lights are on

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 SOC is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SOC, 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 SOC registered?

EX02 SOC is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 24 March 2002.

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