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EO51 VPD

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,840 mi
Last recorded129,840 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 VPD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 129,840 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 119,334 miles

high level stoplight not working

Pass 27 Nov 2015 109,762 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 101,148 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight up and down play in both front suspension top mounts.

Pass 28 Nov 2014 101,148 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight up and down play in both front suspension top mounts.

Pass 28 Nov 2013 91,941 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml illuminated

headlamp lenses starting to mist

Pass 29 Nov 2012 83,495 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer shoulders.

Pass 29 Nov 2011 74,146 miles

breather pipe split in engine bay

water stains around thermostat area and has slight water leak (recommend repair)

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 29 Nov 2011 74,146 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

breather pipe split in engine bay

water stains around thermostat area and has slight water leak (recommend repair)

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 2 Dec 2010 64,522 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 64,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 56,476 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 56,476 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 46,222 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre has a cut in tread , advise replacement

Pass 19 Nov 2007 36,424 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside front tyre has damage on sidewall

Pass 20 Nov 2006 29,190 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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EO51 VPD is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EO51 VPD, 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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EO51 VPD is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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