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AY02 CGO

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

143,000 mi
Last recorded143,000 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 CGO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 143,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 141,435 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 141,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 135,485 miles

both rear brake discs badly corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2016 135,485 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

both rear brake discs badly corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2015 128,017 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake discs warped (vibration)

nearside headlamp lens crazed and dip beam image very poor

Pass 18 Mar 2015 128,017 miles

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

front brake discs warped (vibration)

nearside headlamp lens crazed and dip beam image very poor

Fail 19 Mar 2014 118,974 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 118,974 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 111,394 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 104,399 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 104,399 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 97,896 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 93,201 miles

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

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

o\s and n\s rear suspension frame bushes worn

Fail 24 Mar 2010 93,201 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

o\s and n\s rear suspension arm bushes split

Pass 8 Jun 2009 81,059 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 81,059 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 66,685 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 51,966 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 39,758 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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AY02 CGO is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AY02 CGO, 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 AY02 CGO registered?

AY02 CGO is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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