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VN51 NEY

2002 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,599 mi
Last recorded148,599 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 NEY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2021 148,599 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 145,164 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 139,630 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 138,969 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2017 129,033 miles

front brake pads getting low

offside headlamp damaged but secure

rear brake discs slight corrosion

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

Fail 30 Mar 2017 129,023 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2016 128,210 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)

EML lamp on

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc and pads appear to have overheated

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

Offside Rear bumper slight damage

Rear Wheels slightly binding

Pass 5 Dec 2015 121,079 miles

Front bumper damaged

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

Fail 5 Dec 2015 121,079 miles

Front bumper damaged

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 114,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 114,739 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 104,602 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 104,602 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 100,074 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs pitted

Pass 30 Nov 2011 93,208 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 87,233 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 79,993 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 73,750 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 63,578 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 54,709 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 54,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2005 41,954 miles

Rear brakes binding slightly

lhf tyre 1.6mm

lhr tyre 1.6mm on outer edge

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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VN51 NEY is a 2002 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 VN51 NEY, 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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VN51 NEY is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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