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SW02 UMR

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

125,937 mi
Last recorded125,937 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 UMR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 125,937 miles

nearside front disc slight corroded

nearside rear disc slight corroded

offside front disc slight corroded

offside rear disc slight corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2012 125,937 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front disc slight corroded

nearside rear disc slight corroded

offside front disc slight corroded

offside rear disc slight corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2011 117,388 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 117,376 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 107,693 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 101,973 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 101,973 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 96,310 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 86,310 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 67,955 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 67,955 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 46,303 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 UMR is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SW02 UMR, 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 UMR registered?

SW02 UMR is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 10 May 2002.

Is SW02 UMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW02 UMR shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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