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VO02 AEJ

2002 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

103,677 mi
Last recorded103,677 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO02 AEJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 103,677 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 98,726 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/r brake disc corroded

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 31 Jan 2018 93,418 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 82,890 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

front brake pads low

front lower arm bushes worn and weak

rear brake discs corroded and worn

rear brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 2 May 2016 71,202 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 66,253 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 60,831 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 52,867 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 44,224 miles

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 23 Jul 2012 44,224 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 5 Aug 2011 42,467 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

o/s/f tyre small cut on tread area.

Pass 9 Jul 2010 39,535 miles

offside rear light lens damaged but not affecting light colour

Fail 9 Jul 2010 39,535 miles

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

offside rear light lens damaged but not affecting light colour

Fail 15 Jun 2009 35,900 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 35,900 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 32,044 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 28,692 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 28,692 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 23,828 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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VO02 AEJ is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VO02 AEJ, 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 VO02 AEJ registered?

VO02 AEJ is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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