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VN02 AWX

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,491 mi
Last recorded172,491 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN02 AWX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 172,491 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 172,491 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2017 172,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON INNER EDGE

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2017 165,358 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 146,605 miles

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

both front tyre wearing from inner edges

Fail 2 Aug 2015 146,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

both front tyre wearing from inner edges

Pass 25 Jul 2014 139,274 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

offside rear coil spring lower part incomplete

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Aug 2013 133,552 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 130,805 miles

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

stoplights intermitent bulbs?

Fail 27 Jul 2012 130,803 miles

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

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

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

stoplights intermitent bulbs?

Pass 1 Aug 2011 125,854 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 125,853 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 121,903 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 114,604 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 114,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 108,700 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 108,699 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 101,979 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 92,475 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 92,475 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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VN02 AWX is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VN02 AWX, 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 VN02 AWX registered?

VN02 AWX is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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