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DF02 VRJ

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

152,339 mi
Last recorded152,339 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 VRJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 152,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect heavy misting (5.3.2 (b))

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

o/s/f undertray insecure

Fail 21 May 2019 152,339 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect heavy misting (5.3.2 (b))

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

o/s/f undertray insecure

Pass 24 May 2018 148,296 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

undertray slightly insecure

Fail 24 May 2018 148,296 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken at bottom end, part missing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

undertray slightly insecure

Pass 19 May 2017 144,172 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 141,948 miles

Both rear back plates corroded

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 4 May 2016 141,948 miles

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

Both rear back plates corroded

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 128,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front suspension coil springs appear to have some wear/weakness (suspension hieght reduced)

rust/corrosion on underbody components

slight play in steering column

some vertical movement/wear in offside front suspension strut top mount

steel brake pipes greased restricting inspection

Pass 14 May 2014 121,674 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes greased restricting detailed inspection

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of treads

slight play in steering column

some movement in offside front suspension strut top mounting

surface rust on underbody components

Pass 25 May 2013 115,424 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2013 115,309 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2012 107,179 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

off side rear brake binding

rear exhaust silencerslightly deteriated

slight deteriation of both rear axle bushs

Fail 15 May 2012 107,179 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

off side rear brake binding

rear exhaust silencerslightly deteriated

slight deteriation of both rear axle bushs

Pass 5 May 2011 98,844 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

off side rear brake binding slightly

slight deteriation of ear axle bushs

Fail 11 May 2010 91,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight deterioration of rear axle bushes

Pass 11 May 2010 91,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight deterioration of rear axle bushes

Pass 13 May 2009 82,976 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 82,976 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 May 2008 75,320 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 66,945 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 66,942 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 May 2006 59,511 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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DF02 VRJ is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DF02 VRJ, 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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DF02 VRJ is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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