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7266 RW

2002 Audi A3

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

95,257 mi
Last recorded95,257 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7266 RW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 95,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre is 22 years old

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2023 90,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 83,221 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear suspension to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 83,203 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on body to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear suspension to caliper from flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 80,074 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on body to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear suspension to caliper from flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 80,074 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on body to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear suspension to caliper from flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 74,920 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 66,199 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 54,462 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 51,633 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 51,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 50,411 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 49,578 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 46,690 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 46,690 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 44,850 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 42,400 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 37,826 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 34,878 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 32,632 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 32,632 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 30,839 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 29,805 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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7266 RW is a 2002 Audi A3 in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 7266 RW, 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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7266 RW is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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