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865 DLK

2002 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,059 mi
Last recorded56,059 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration865 DLK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2012 56,059 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside 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)

air bag light on

n/s/f lower trim adrift

Pass 10 Dec 2010 46,532 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 46,530 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 15 Dec 2009 39,994 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 39,994 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 34,533 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 27,402 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 17,108 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 17,108 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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865 DLK is a 2002 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 865 DLK, 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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865 DLK is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 10 October 2002.

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