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SW02 COU

2002 Audi A3

Beige Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

99,067 mi
Last recorded99,067 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 COU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 99,067 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 97,390 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 97,267 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 May 2019 92,417 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2018 82,063 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2017 79,607 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 May 2017 79,607 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid JETS MISSING THE SCREEN (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 77,477 miles

both rear axle brake pipes slghtly corroded

Pass 11 May 2015 74,663 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 70,520 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 70,520 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 66,900 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 62,303 miles

all four discs pitted

slight roughness from passengers front wheel bearing

Pass 26 May 2011 56,757 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 50,377 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 44,277 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 36,443 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 27,900 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 21,054 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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SW02 COU is a 2002 Audi A3 in Beige with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SW02 COU, 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 SW02 COU registered?

SW02 COU is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is SW02 COU safe to buy?

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