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VIW 3725

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,539 mi
Last recorded51,539 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIW 3725
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 51,539 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 46,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 46,918 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 44,298 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 44,297 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 43,098 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened light surface only (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

both front brake dust covers corroded

light binding to n/s front brake when rotated

Fail 30 Oct 2017 43,098 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened light surface only (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Lower Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

both front brake dust covers corroded

light binding to n/s front brake when rotated

Pass 4 Nov 2016 41,140 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 37,613 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 33,464 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 29,740 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear driveshafts corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2012 27,946 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 25,865 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 23,886 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 21,290 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 18,968 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 17,196 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 15,334 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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VIW 3725 is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VIW 3725, 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 VIW 3725 registered?

VIW 3725 is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 19 November 2002.

Is VIW 3725 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIW 3725 shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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