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EX02 SXB

2002 Audi A3

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

119,110 mi
Last recorded119,110 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 SXB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 119,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

adv engine light on

adv exhaust mounting brocken centre

adv offside rear tyre worn uneven

Fail 14 Jul 2014 119,108 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

adv engine light on

adv exhaust mounting brocken centre

adv offside rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 2 Mar 2013 107,719 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 101,794 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 7 Feb 2011 92,804 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 81,309 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 63,404 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 45,592 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Mar 2007 28,196 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 25,337 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 SXB is a 2002 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX02 SXB registered?

EX02 SXB is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 10 June 2002.

Is EX02 SXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX02 SXB shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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