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TW02 BOW

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

202,343 mi
Last recorded202,343 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTW02 BOW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 202,343 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output X 2 (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive REAR (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 197,084 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 193,775 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 191,364 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 191,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 187,532 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 8 Aug 2016 187,532 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 182,955 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 166,456 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 151,373 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 133,541 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 133,541 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 117,861 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 102,077 miles

rear axel bushes slightly worn

Pass 7 Aug 2009 89,889 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 78,114 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 66,133 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 54,858 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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TW02 BOW is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 TW02 BOW, 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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TW02 BOW is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 15 August 2002.

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