MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,017 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
engine management light on
play in steering rack inner joints
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
engine man light on
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engine light on
n/s/f belt reciever cover missing
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
n/s/f belt reciever cover missing
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
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
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)
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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is EX02 SOC safe to buy?
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