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T21 DSD

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

120,797 mi
Last recorded120,797 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT21 DSD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 120,797 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded & offside front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

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

engine management light on

oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2015 120,709 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded & offside front to rears at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint & offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm center band (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

nearside front fog lamp inop

oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2014 108,219 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 92,349 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 92,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 70,651 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 65,543 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 59,525 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 May 2009 54,146 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 50,695 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake pipes corrodeing under coating

Fail 16 May 2008 50,695 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake pipes corrodeing under coating

Pass 19 Apr 2007 45,743 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 40,917 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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T21 DSD is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 T21 DSD, 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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T21 DSD is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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