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AY02 PKZ

2002 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

217,659 mi
Last recorded217,659 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 PKZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 217,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 MM (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 207,280 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and cracking (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust bracket broken but still secure

undertray fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2016 207,269 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort handbrake lever seized on caliper (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and cracking (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust bracket broken but still secure

undertray fitted

Fail 5 May 2016 206,872 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

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)

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 rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 197,302 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust mount broken,exhaust secure

Pass 21 May 2014 195,339 miles

cut in offside front inner tyre sidewall advise replacement

damage to offside front brake flexi

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2013 191,711 miles

rear discs starting to corrode

slight damage offside front brake flexi

Pass 3 Jul 2012 189,149 miles

headlights starting to discolour

offside rear tyre on 2mm

rear discs starting to corrode

rear pads getting low advise replacement

Pass 21 Jul 2011 185,738 miles

rear pads getting low advise replacement

slight damage to offside front brake flexi advise replacement

Pass 6 Jul 2010 180,380 miles

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

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 12 May 2009 170,121 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 162,686 miles

front discs starting to corrode

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 30 Apr 2007 148,268 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 148,263 miles

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

front brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 9 May 2006 139,506 miles

rear brake discs starting to corrode

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 PKZ is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AY02 PKZ, 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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AY02 PKZ is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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