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AX51 LOA

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

120,103 mi
Last recorded120,103 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 LOA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 120,103 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all four (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 115,956 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 115,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 107,671 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 101,940 miles

both track rod end dust covers slightly damaged but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 16 Nov 2015
Pass 24 Nov 2014 93,681 miles

rear brake pipes ahve slight pitting

Pass 10 Dec 2013 89,183 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 85,435 miles

rear tyres are wearing close to limit

Pass 12 Dec 2011 78,559 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 72,000 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 65,757 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 59,459 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 12 Dec 2007 49,314 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 41,127 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 36,820 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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AX51 LOA is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AX51 LOA, 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 AX51 LOA registered?

AX51 LOA is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 11 January 2002.

Is AX51 LOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX51 LOA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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