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2002 AUDI A3
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- Registration AF02BCX
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 17 May 2018
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 192,410 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
- Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
- Oil leak ()
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and back box (7.1.2)
17 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 192,406 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
- Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
- Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion driver door (6.1.C.1)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (1.7.5a)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)
- Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users both sides (1.8.A.1a)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Oil leak ()
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and back box (7.1.2)
- Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
17 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 189,973 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
16 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 189,970 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both Sides (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Bumper insecure (6.1.B.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
18 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 188,167 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
11 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 184,500 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2015 13 Jun 202611 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 184,500 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
2 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 173,387 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
2 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 160,990 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
29 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 290,620 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
29 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 148,126 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2012 13 Jun 20261 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 131,599 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2011 13 Jun 202624 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 131,249 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
5 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 118,140 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 118,140 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 108,285 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2009 13 Jun 20269 Jun 2008
Fail
Mileage: 108,285 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
15 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 96,984 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2008 13 Jun 202611 Jun 2007
Fail
Mileage: 96,893 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
16 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 84,958 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2007 13 Jun 202616 Jun 2006
Fail
Mileage: 84,958 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
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AF02BCX was registered on 2002-03-27
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