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VK02 UDG

2002 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

198,926 mi
Last recorded198,926 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK02 UDG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 198,926 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ALSO BOLD INNER EDGES UNEVEN TYRE WEAR (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

REAR EXHAUST MISSING BUT SYSTEM SECURE

Fail 17 Nov 2020 198,926 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ALSO BOLD INNER EDGES UNEVEN TYRE WEAR (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

REAR EXHAUST MISSING BUT SYSTEM SECURE

Pass 1 Nov 2019 193,352 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Indicator switch faulty indicator tell tail bulb not working ,audible tell tail still functioning (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

battery fuse box loose

both front inner to outer sills damaged

rear bumper damaged

weld repairs on catalytic converter possibly modified

Fail 30 Oct 2019 193,351 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Indicator switch faulty indicator tell tail bulb not working ,audible tell tail still functioning (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

battery fuse box loose

both front inner to outer sills damaged

rear bumper damaged

weld repairs on catalytic converter possibly modified

Pass 9 Nov 2018 179,884 miles

Front both head lamp lens;s deteriorated/poor reflection/pattern

Nearside Rear top shock absorber cover detached

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 174,613 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 174,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush bolt missing (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s & o/s on inside edge (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 167,506 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

n/s/front wiper ripped

Fail 18 Oct 2016 167,467 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

n/s/front wiper ripped

Pass 17 Nov 2015 161,300 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 161,184 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 154,561 miles

both front head lights have poor reflection/pattern only just within req limits

centre exhaust bracket detached

n/s/frot and n/s/rear tyres scuffed/damaged on outside walls

Pass 28 Oct 2013 143,933 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 136,592 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 136,438 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2011 125,565 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre deteriated

Fail 14 Oct 2011 125,565 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r tyre deteriated

Pass 14 Sep 2010 115,858 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 103,695 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 103,695 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2008 92,648 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 81,817 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 63,244 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 UDG is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VK02 UDG, 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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VK02 UDG is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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