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SW02 VVA

2002 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

186,144 mi
Last recorded186,144 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 VVA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 186,144 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear handbrake efficiency (18%) is just above the minimum required to pass an MOT (16%)

steering bottle colour doesn't allow a check of fluid level

Fail 6 Apr 2023 186,142 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator missing had fallen out (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear handbrake efficiency (18%) is just above the minimum required to pass an MOT (16%)

steering bottle colour doesn't allow a check of fluid level

Pass 8 Nov 2021 181,556 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side indicator (4.4.3 (a))

Rear handbrake efficiency (18%) is just above the minimum required to pass an MOT (16%)

car has oil leak

steering bottle colour doesn't allow a check of the fluid level

Fail 8 Nov 2021 181,556 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side indicator (4.4.3 (a))

Rear handbrake efficiency (18%) is just above the minimum required to pass an MOT (16%)

car has oil leak

steering bottle colour doesn't allow a check of the fluid level

Pass 9 Dec 2020 178,093 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering bottle colour doesn't allow a check of the fluid level

Fail 1 Dec 2020 178,083 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering bottle colour doesn't allow a check of the fluid level

Pass 5 Dec 2019 173,432 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing sheath rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing sheath rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both rear seatbelts not fully checked due to contents in back of the car

steering bottle colour doesn't allow a check of the fluid level

Fail 30 Nov 2019 173,314 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top rubber (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing sheath rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing sheath rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both rear seatbelts not fully checked due to contents in back of the car

steering bottle colour doesn't allow a check of the fluid level

Pass 30 Nov 2018 164,217 miles

Offside Front Lower wish bone corroded

all 4 brake back plates corroded missing or damaged

both rear shock absorber outer covers corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2018 164,217 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake excessively binding all 4 (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower wish bone corroded

all 4 brake back plates corroded missing or damaged

both rear shock absorber outer covers corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2014 164,029 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front bearing worn

rear shockabsorber covers corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2013 152,084 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2012 137,269 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2012 137,266 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 128,386 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)

Fail 16 Jul 2011 128,386 miles

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

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 20 May 2010 113,369 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2009 95,030 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 May 2009 95,030 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 73,028 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 67,943 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2007 67,939 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 53,771 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 53,771 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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SW02 VVA is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SW02 VVA, 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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What year was SW02 VVA registered?

SW02 VVA is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 25 March 2002.

Is SW02 VVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW02 VVA shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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