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AD51 KVU

2002 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

185,933 mi
Last recorded185,933 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 KVU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 185,933 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 181,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 179,846 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 179,846 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 175,526 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 167,934 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 154,206 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 141,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2015 131,200 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

REAR AXLE PIVOT BUSHES SHOWING WEAR

further waxoyl recommended.

ns no plate illum 50%

osf inner cv gaiter clip missing

rear discs pitted

Pass 10 Apr 2014 120,975 miles

APPLIED MORE WAXOYL OVER VUNERABLE AREAS, SPRINGS SUBFRAME AND PIPES AS REQUIRED. OSF TYRE WAS LOW IN PRESSURE.

REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE PITTED/RUSTY.RECOMMEND RENEWAL AND CALIPERS CLEANED ETC.

Pass 23 Apr 2013 113,516 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 113,516 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

225/45/17 tyre size

both rear axle pivot bushes worn to limit

eml light on

engine idle irratic

exhaust system joining clamps rusted close to breaking

front subframe & many suspension components very rusty

fuel cap sealing ring perished to limit

Pass 16 Apr 2012 106,535 miles

ONE OF THE POWER STEERING PIPE FLEXI SECTIONS STARTING TO WEEP.

REAR COIL SPRINGS VERY CORRODED - RECOMMEND WAXOYL OR RENEWAL.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 101,890 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Fail 27 Apr 2011 101,890 miles

Engine management light illuminated

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 93,530 miles

1. eml light on - fault code p0171 too lean bank one

2. rear discs are worn and scored (pads ok)

3. rea road springs quite rusty - recommend waxoyl etc

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 93,530 miles

1. eml light on - fault code p0171 too lean bank one

2. rear discs are worn and scored (pads ok)

3. rea road springs quite rusty - recommend waxoyl etc

Pass 27 Apr 2009 79,865 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 65,074 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 61,128 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 52,074 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to limit on inner edge

Brake discs rusted

Mid exhaust mount rusted

N/S wing repeater lamp damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2006 47,756 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 KVU is a 2002 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AD51 KVU, 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 KVU registered?

AD51 KVU is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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