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VK02 SZF

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

264,504 mi
Last recorded264,504 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK02 SZF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 264,504 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 259,011 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 May 2024 253,822 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 245,870 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 237,980 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount slight vertical (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 229,143 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 229,143 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2020 222,600 miles

N/s/f/ wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated.

Pass 10 Apr 2019 212,565 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 201,979 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 190,362 miles

Emissions close to limit

oil leak around back of engine (minor)

Fail 4 May 2017 190,360 miles

Nearside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Emissions close to limit

oil leak around back of engine (minor)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 177,984 miles

Centre exhaust clamp broken (exhaust still secure)

Play in nsf track rod end

rear exhaust mounting hanger badly corroded and partially split

Pass 29 Apr 2015 162,896 miles

FRONT UNDERTRAY LOOSE

STEERING RACK OS GAITOR RETAINING CLIP LOOSE BUT GAITOR SECURE

Pass 9 May 2014 149,163 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

osr tyre starting to perish

Pass 2 Apr 2014 147,905 miles

offside and nearside headlight beam pattern cloudy

Fail 2 Apr 2014 147,905 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

offside and nearside headlight beam pattern cloudy

Pass 16 Apr 2013 132,642 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 118,105 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 103,882 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 90,728 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 90,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 76,477 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 62,568 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 46,618 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 35,894 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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VK02 SZF is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VK02 SZF, 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 VK02 SZF registered?

VK02 SZF is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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