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SW51 NSY

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,652 mi
Last recorded89,652 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW51 NSY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2012 89,652 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 83,647 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 77,340 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

side repeters slightly white

various brake pipes starting to corroed

Fail 19 Aug 2010 77,340 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

side repeters slightly white

various brake pipes starting to corroed

Pass 7 Sep 2009 66,631 miles

O/s/r brake getting tight

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 66,631 miles

O/s/r brake getting tight

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 57,043 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 57,028 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 47,401 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 39,119 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 28,570 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 NSY is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SW51 NSY, 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

How do I check the history of SW51 NSY?

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What year was SW51 NSY registered?

SW51 NSY is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 14 February 2002.

Is SW51 NSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW51 NSY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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