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THP 448

2002 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

30,129 mi
Last recorded30,129 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHP 448
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 30,129 miles

Front both front tyres out of date

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper and lower bushes worn and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2021 30,098 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front both front tyres out of date

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper and lower bushes worn and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2020 29,966 miles

Fuel pipe chewed

Rear sub frame corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2020 29,964 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flex to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main run to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel pipe chewed

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear sub frame corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2020 29,932 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 29,216 miles

both rear suspension arm bushes deteriorating

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

deep cut to nearside front tyre

front windscreen chipped

headlamp auto levelling device broken on rear suspension

Fail 23 Apr 2019 29,188 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear suspension arm bushes deteriorating

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

deep cut to nearside front tyre

front windscreen chipped

headlamp auto levelling device broken on rear suspension

Pass 24 Apr 2018 28,570 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper split

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear shock absorbers corroded

brake disc corroded all round

front windscreen chipped

Fail 18 Apr 2018 28,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front wiper split

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear shock absorbers corroded

brake disc corroded all round

front windscreen chipped

Pass 13 Apr 2017 28,107 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 27,381 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 26,633 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 25,308 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 25,258 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 24,677 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 23,799 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 23,799 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 22,658 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 21,846 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 21,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 20,200 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 20,200 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 20,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake discs corroded.

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 18,603 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 18,603 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 16,739 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 14,453 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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THP 448 is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 THP 448, 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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THP 448 is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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