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VN52 VUG

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

133,255 mi
Last recorded133,255 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 VUG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 133,255 miles

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s strut top mount slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise epc light on dash

Pass 15 Nov 2017 127,443 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 127,440 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front registration plate has damage, still readable

Pass 23 Nov 2016 117,303 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 116,459 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 104,988 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket broken but secure

minor stonechips front screen

nearside front tyre wearing low

nearside rear bump stop perishing

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

slight perishing rear axle bushes

Pass 24 Jan 2014 99,431 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear coil springs rusty

fuel tank straps rusting

slight rusting to exhaust

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 29 Jan 2013 95,107 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 95,107 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 91,403 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 91,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 86,460 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 80,963 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 70,483 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 61,356 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 52,192 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 52,192 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 39,464 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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VN52 VUG is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VN52 VUG, 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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VN52 VUG is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 16 December 2002.

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