MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
242,282 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear hand brake slightly low
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
nearside rear hand brake lever not coming to stopper
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear hand brake slightly low
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
nearside rear hand brake lever not coming to stopper
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst joints (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front wear and play in strut top mounting
Nearside parking brake effort low
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front letter r damaged (0.1 (d))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst joints (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front wear and play in strut top mounting
Nearside parking brake effort low
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear of cat (7.1.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
excessive vibration dual mass flywheel
Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leaks
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Oil leaks
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement centre bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge wearing (4.1.E.1)
anti freeze leak water pump area
Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement centre bushes (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge wearing (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
anti freeze leak water pump area
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
all exhaust front to the rear slightly corroded
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VO02 OER is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.
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 VO02 OER, 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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VO02 OER is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 19 March 2002.
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