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VA02 LSE

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,132 mi
Last recorded102,132 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 LSE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 18 Jul 2017 102,132 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 89,676 miles

Centre exhaust bracket corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 76,961 miles

Exhaust centre bracket broken but still suported

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 66,090 miles

nsf tyre getting low on tread and wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2013 54,127 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 42,323 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 29,802 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 20,861 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 17,124 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 16,514 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 14,943 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Jul 2006 12,722 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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VA02 LSE is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VA02 LSE, 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 VA02 LSE registered?

VA02 LSE is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 7 August 2002.

Is VA02 LSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA02 LSE shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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