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2002 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV13 CAR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 158,155 miles

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

both front bottom arms (rear rubber bushes) deteriated

o/s/f inner rack end has play

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 8 Jan 2014 158,155 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both front bottom arms (rear rubber bushes) deteriated

o/s/f inner rack end has play

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 11 Jan 2013 156,095 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2012 156,051 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs rusty

Fail 28 Feb 2011 151,663 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine light on

front brake discs worn and corroded

offside front side light dim

Pass 28 Feb 2011 151,663 miles

engine light on

front brake discs worn and corroded

offside front side light dim

Pass 26 Feb 2010 134,369 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 134,369 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 114,488 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES 2-3MM ONLY

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 114,488 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES 2-3MM ONLY

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 96,015 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 86,130 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 74,964 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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V13 CAR is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V13 CAR, 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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V13 CAR is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 10 June 2002.

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