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T18 SSH

2002 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,396 mi
Last recorded130,396 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT18 SSH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2012 130,396 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 125,839 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 125,839 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 116,205 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 116,205 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 116,195 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear and offside rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 22 Jan 2010 116,195 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside rear and offside rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 2 Jun 2009 112,453 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 104,051 miles

o/s and n/s rear axle beam mounting bushes worn but no excessive movement.

Pass 3 Jul 2007 96,683 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 90,513 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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T18 SSH is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T18 SSH, 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

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What year was T18 SSH registered?

T18 SSH is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 9 August 2002.

Is T18 SSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for T18 SSH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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