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AD51 KVT

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

153,560 mi
Last recorded153,560 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 153,560 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 150,021 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 150,005 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 143,484 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust corroded

engine check light on

headlight lenses misted

Pass 15 Jun 2018 135,794 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

headlights misted

Fail 15 Jun 2018 135,794 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

headlights misted

Pass 19 Jun 2017 126,940 miles

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

headlights misted

Fail 12 Jun 2017 126,940 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Rear tyre perishing

headlights misted

Pass 16 Jun 2016 118,908 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

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

Front both tyres 3mm tread remaining

Nearside Outer surface corrosion to sill

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm tread remaining

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine check light on

headlights misted

Fail 16 Jun 2016 118,908 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

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

Front both tyres 3mm tread remaining

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Outer surface corrosion to sill

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm tread remaining

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine check light on

headlights misted

Pass 15 Jun 2015 111,396 miles

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

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

ns sill rusty

Pass 10 Jun 2014 104,197 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres low on inner/outer edges

sills rusty

Pass 17 May 2013 97,222 miles

ns sill rusty

steel brake pipes rusty

Fail 15 May 2013 97,222 miles

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

ns sill rusty

steel brake pipes rusty

Pass 15 Jun 2012 90,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

small cut on inner side wall of nearside front tyre

Fail 14 Jun 2012 90,996 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

small cut on inner side wall of nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2011 84,952 miles

Front brake discs slightly corrodded & worn.

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

Rear brake discs corrodded & worn.

Fail 17 Jun 2011 84,952 miles

Front brake discs slightly corrodded & worn.

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

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

Rear brake discs corrodded & worn.

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 75,020 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)

Pass 18 May 2009 67,092 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 58,549 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 55,373 miles

front brake discs inner surface corroded

offside front tyre 1.6mm+ in center

Pass 6 Apr 2006 44,135 miles

inner suface of front brake discs corroded †

offside rear wheel binding †

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 KVT is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KVT, 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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AD51 KVT is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 23 January 2002.

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