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VO02 AFY

2002 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,407 mi
Last recorded126,407 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO02 AFY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 126,407 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 116,644 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm VERY CLOSE TO LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 106,017 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

o/s/r tyre perrished

Fail 13 Jun 2018 106,017 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

o/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 29 Jun 2017 98,124 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 90,834 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 May 2016 90,834 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 84,718 miles

slight bind in off side rear wheel

Pass 24 Jun 2014 78,811 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Jun 2013 73,203 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 68,549 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 27 Jun 2012 68,549 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 7 Jun 2011 63,068 miles

lower engine cover in sec ure

Fail 7 Jun 2011 63,068 miles

lower engine cover in sec ure

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 56,011 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 50,457 miles

new rear wiper blade required

Pass 16 Jun 2008 44,540 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 44,539 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 40,029 miles

rear reg plate discolouring

suspect engine managment fault

Fail 13 Jun 2006 31,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 31,412 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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VO02 AFY is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AFY, 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 AFY registered?

VO02 AFY is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 26 June 2002.

Is VO02 AFY safe to buy?

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