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AE02 ACV

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,334 mi
Last recorded165,334 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 ACV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 165,334 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 160,633 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 160,633 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2013 153,397 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 147,345 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 141,409 miles

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 7 Sep 2010 133,650 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 127,437 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 106,718 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 89,486 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 77,240 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 77,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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AE02 ACV is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AE02 ACV, 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 AE02 ACV registered?

AE02 ACV is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 7 March 2002.

Is AE02 ACV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE02 ACV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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