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A14 CBH

2002 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

114,137 mi
Last recorded114,137 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 CBH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 114,137 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Shock Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 177,558 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top shock mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 177,558 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top shock mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 107,908 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top shock mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 106,147 miles

Front registration plate is secured by tape

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top shock mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Nov 2021 104,906 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside front top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Nov 2020 103,658 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside front top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp lense is cloudy

Pass 24 May 2019 97,458 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension top mounting advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 97,208 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit .8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension top mounting advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 91,730 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 91,625 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 86,348 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2017 86,207 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 80,877 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2015 74,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2015 74,876 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 68,530 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 62,608 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

Pass 31 May 2012 55,223 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2011 48,763 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 40,802 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 40,802 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 40,659 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 40,656 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 May 2009 39,245 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise offside front tyre on limit worn on edges

advise rear no plate water ingress

Pass 25 Apr 2008 37,584 miles

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

handbrake light on

near side very inner edge wearing

rear number plate delaminating

Fail 25 Apr 2008 37,584 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

handbrake light on

near side very inner edge wearing

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 11 May 2007 33,283 miles

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

advise cut in nearside rear tyre wall

Pass 10 May 2006 27,867 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)

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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A14 CBH is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 A14 CBH, 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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What year was A14 CBH registered?

A14 CBH is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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