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VF02 LLN

2002 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,633 mi
Last recorded180,633 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF02 LLN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 180,633 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 180,633 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 158,331 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear axle pivot bushes are deteriated.

front anti-roll bar inner bushes are worn.

Fail 10 Jul 2013 134,641 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 134,641 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 134,457 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre has flot spot in tread

oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2012 116,893 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

front suspension bushes are starting to wear

Pass 14 Jun 2011 106,050 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 106,050 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 98,081 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Jun 2009 90,266 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 82,354 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 73,896 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 23 May 2006 64,482 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 64,482 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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VF02 LLN is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VF02 LLN, 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 VF02 LLN registered?

VF02 LLN is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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