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AD51 HZN

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,836 mi
Last recorded128,836 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 HZN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 128,836 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

nearside front and rear tyres cuts on outer walls

Fail 4 May 2016 128,832 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

nearside front and rear tyres cuts on outer walls

Pass 21 Aug 2014 120,116 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 116,492 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 116,492 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 109,536 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2012 109,536 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2011 105,043 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 10,537 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 96,896 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 86,933 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 86,933 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 72,428 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 55,788 miles

Front Brake Discs Corroded On Inner Edges.

Front Brake Pads Getting Low.

Rear Wiper Blade Split.

Pass 21 Dec 2005 44,996 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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AD51 HZN is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AD51 HZN, 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 AD51 HZN registered?

AD51 HZN is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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