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AU02 ZFV

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

160,494 mi
Last recorded160,494 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 ZFV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 160,494 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 159,972 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 158,362 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 150,322 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 135,210 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 119,980 miles

both front inner rack ends slight play

Fail 17 Oct 2020 119,976 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front inner rack ends slight play

Pass 19 Oct 2019 111,085 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF&OSF tyre worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Dust cover has a little crack. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack on the "A"zone but not exceed 40mm. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 101,329 miles

centre exhaust clamp cracked but still holding securely

Pass 26 Apr 2016 99,814 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes splitting

Pass 14 Apr 2015 97,625 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 94,947 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 92,559 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 89,880 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 87,061 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 83,500 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 81,290 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 79,183 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 77,226 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 78,093 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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AU02 ZFV is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 AU02 ZFV, 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 AU02 ZFV registered?

AU02 ZFV is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 1 May 2002.

Is AU02 ZFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU02 ZFV shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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