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AX51 KJV

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

155,570 mi
Last recorded155,570 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 KJV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 155,570 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 155,570 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 140,751 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 131,859 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 123,474 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Nov 2011 114,549 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 105,034 miles

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

severe engine oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2010 105,034 miles

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

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

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

severe engine oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2009 96,713 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 149,826 miles

esp light on dash

n/s/f tyre weaaring on outer edge

slight play in both front top mounts

slight play in steering rack

slight unbonding to both rear beam axle bushes

stone chips in windscreen

unable to check n/s/r seatbelt due to chilseat fitted

x1 led out on centre brake light

Pass 12 Feb 2008 142,362 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

damage to n/s/r wheelarch

dampness around pas bottle

Pass 1 Mar 2007 133,212 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs ridged

Pass 27 Feb 2006 96,874 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)

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

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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AX51 KJV is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AX51 KJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX51 KJV registered?

AX51 KJV is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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The MOT history for AX51 KJV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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