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VE02 VJK

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,168 mi
Last recorded135,168 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE02 VJK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 135,168 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 135,168 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 124,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 114,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

Pass 6 Jun 2014 105,124 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 105,124 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 94,609 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 84,427 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 74,903 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 71,498 miles

auxillary belt is perishing/cracking

both front lower wishbone rear mounting bushes have started to weaken/deteriorate

centre exhaust bracket has broken away from pipe

engine undertray is oily

rear axle pivot bushes are deteriorated

rear of engine is oily

rear washer does not emit any fluid

slight play in nearside tie bar/steering rack

Pass 22 Jul 2009 66,838 miles

front tyres cracked on sidewall and worn on edges 2/ 1/2 mm

rear axle bushes deteriated osr and nsr

Fail 24 Jul 2008 62,717 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 62,717 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 58,246 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 58,246 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 53,341 miles

Rear discs rigged pads low(not below 1.5mm)

front brake discs rigged and front pads starting to get low

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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VE02 VJK is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 VE02 VJK, 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 VE02 VJK registered?

VE02 VJK is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 22 July 2002.

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