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VN51 ZGU

2002 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

100,246 mi
Last recorded100,246 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 100,246 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres perrishing

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged casing taped up ()

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 91,045 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 90,369 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 87,129 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 83,533 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 80,041 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 79,981 miles

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

front number plate cracked

front tyres going on inside edges.tracking out

slight leak from n/s/f shock abs

Pass 27 Aug 2010 79,981 miles

front number plate cracked

front tyres going on inside edges.tracking out

slight leak from n/s/f shock abs

Pass 21 Oct 2009 71,668 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 57,548 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 38,960 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 31,967 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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VN51 ZGU is a 2002 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VN51 ZGU, 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 VN51 ZGU registered?

VN51 ZGU is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 17 January 2002.

Is VN51 ZGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN51 ZGU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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