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VE51 HZT

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

176,750 mi
Last recorded176,750 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 HZT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 176,750 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 176,140 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 166,165 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 154,717 miles

Axle corroded.

Coil spring corroded All. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.76 mm. outer wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 149,500 miles

Rear AXLE BEAM RUSTING

Pass 23 Mar 2019 143,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear axle beam rusting

Pass 6 Mar 2018 137,941 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 133,237 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 133,237 miles

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

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY BINDING

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 128,982 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 124,251 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 119,663 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 113,905 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 113,905 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 108,282 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 108,279 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 102,503 miles

Both front discs pitted

Both rear discs pitted

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2011 102,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Both front discs pitted

Both rear discs pitted

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 95,749 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 95,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 89,157 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 4 Jul 2007 84,425 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 84,422 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 75,584 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 75,584 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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VE51 HZT is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VE51 HZT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE51 HZT registered?

VE51 HZT is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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