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SX51 DVC

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

110,366 mi
Last recorded110,366 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX51 DVC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 110,366 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 110,366 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

advise n/s/f outer cv boot deteriorated

Pass 12 Aug 2017 101,659 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 98,193 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Aug 2015 91,801 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded AT BRAKE FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at brake flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 86,123 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2014 86,123 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2013 80,501 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 74,272 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 74,272 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 68,079 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside wiper blade

Pass 2 Aug 2010 60,317 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 56,155 miles

AIR BAG light on dash

all alloy wheels scuffed

both front mirrors scuffed

both front suspension arms rear bushes de bonding

engine sump damp

exhaust system slight corroded

gearbox damp

nearside front tyre perished on side wall

nearsidefront strut top slight movement

offside rear bumper scuffed

offside rear indicator slight discoloured

offside rear tyre slight perished on side wall

rear wiper torn

Fail 30 Jul 2009 56,155 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

AIR BAG light on dash

all alloy wheels scuffed

both front mirrors scuffed

both front suspension arms rear bushes de bonding

engine sump damp

exhaust system slight corroded

gearbox damp

nearside front tyre perished on side wall

nearsidefront strut top slight movement

offside rear bumper scuffed

offside rear indicator slight discoloured

offside rear tyre slight perished on side wall

rear wiper torn

Pass 4 Aug 2008 52,695 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

airbag light on

Fail 31 Jul 2008 52,694 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 45,268 miles

small amount of wear in offside front steering rack knuckle.

Pass 18 Sep 2006 37,476 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 37,407 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/R TYRE SLIGHT DISTORTION

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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SX51 DVC is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 SX51 DVC, 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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SX51 DVC is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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