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AE02 UPD

2002 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,658 mi
Last recorded54,658 miles
Recorded on23 May 2009
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 UPD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 23 May 2009 54,658 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 53,043 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 50,433 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 48,922 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 UPD is a 2002 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UPD, 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 UPD registered?

AE02 UPD is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is AE02 UPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE02 UPD shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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