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VF02 MXR

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

179,029 mi
Last recorded179,029 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF02 MXR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 179,029 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

service light on

Fail 16 Mar 2018 179,029 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

service light on

Pass 5 Apr 2017 165,666 miles

faint pattern from offside headlight, lense deteriorating

rear brake pipes swelling under protective coating

Fail 4 Apr 2017 165,646 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

faint pattern from offside headlight, lense deteriorating

rear brake pipes swelling under protective coating

Pass 7 Apr 2016 155,090 miles

all four tyres close to limit

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 9 Apr 2015 134,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 134,229 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 11 Apr 2014 99,031 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 95,156 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear back box support clamp broke but exhaust system is secure

Fail 25 Sep 2013 95,156 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear back box support clamp broke but exhaust system is secure

Pass 28 Sep 2012 88,460 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 81,920 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 73,343 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

wiper blades smearing slightly.

Fail 27 Oct 2009 63,508 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 63,508 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 53,369 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 47,404 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 44,790 miles

front tyres badly worn

Pass 10 Feb 2006 39,620 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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VF02 MXR is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VF02 MXR, 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 VF02 MXR registered?

VF02 MXR is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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