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VN02 OSY

2002 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

154,322 mi
Last recorded154,322 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN02 OSY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 154,322 miles

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

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

play in anti-roll bar mounting rubbers

Pass 16 Dec 2014 145,069 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 130,748 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 890 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 104,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 104,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 86,469 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 76,551 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 59,727 miles

both front lower suspension arms rear innor bushes starting to perish split

Pass 21 Apr 2006 47,956 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriate

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 OSY is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VN02 OSY, 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 OSY registered?

VN02 OSY is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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