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SW51 KZY

2002 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

128,217 mi
Last recorded128,217 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW51 KZY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 128,217 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

under carriage heavily undersealed

Pass 17 Mar 2023 127,998 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

under carriage heavily corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2022 126,380 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 123,731 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 122,247 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 118,813 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 118,192 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 117,866 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 113,861 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 108,771 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 101,500 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 92,987 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 84,666 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 84,666 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

both front brake discs are corroded and worn

Pass 8 Jan 2011 79,789 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 71,996 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 62,828 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 62,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 51,642 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 51,642 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 41,570 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 30,877 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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SW51 KZY is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 SW51 KZY, 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 SW51 KZY registered?

SW51 KZY is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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