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VN02 UAT

2002 Audi A3

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,263 mi
Last recorded141,263 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN02 UAT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 141,263 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 136,274 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 115,885 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (centre silencer)

offside front outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

Fail 31 May 2018 115,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

offside front outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2017 102,663 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 102,656 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 96,588 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 87,928 miles

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

Nearside rear brake slightly tight

Pass 27 Aug 2014 77,732 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2014 77,732 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2013 70,167 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 60,467 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 50,038 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 43,392 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 39,739 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 39,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 UAT is a 2002 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UAT, 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 VN02 UAT registered?

VN02 UAT is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 9 July 2002.

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