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VO02 XMZ

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

98,317 mi
Last recorded98,317 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO02 XMZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 98,317 miles

corrosion and wear on rear discs

corrosion on steering and brake pipes

damage on front number plate

damage on windscreen

dip beam intensity low

exhaust leak

general corrosion on front and rear suspension

headlight lenses discoloured

Fail 1 May 2014 98,316 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion and wear on rear discs

corrosion on steering and brake pipes

damage on front number plate

damage on windscreen

dip beam intensity low

exhaust leak

general corrosion on front and rear suspension

headlight lenses discoloured

Pass 19 Apr 2013 93,815 miles

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

surface pitting on rear discs

Fail 19 Apr 2013 93,815 miles

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

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

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

surface pitting on rear discs

Pass 1 May 2012 19,316 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 91,314 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front brake disc in poor condiction

Pass 12 Apr 2011 87,338 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise excessive corrosion to fuel tank straps

Pass 7 May 2010 84,862 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

advise off ecessive corrosion to fuel tank straps

Fail 7 May 2010 84,862 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

advise off ecessive corrosion to fuel tank straps

Pass 15 Apr 2009 77,978 miles

corrosion on rear discs

damage on front number plate

Fail 15 Apr 2009 77,978 miles

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

corrosion on rear discs

damage on front number plate

Pass 23 Apr 2008 72,707 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2008 72,705 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 64,728 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 64,667 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2007 64,666 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2006 57,688 miles

Offside Front 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 XMZ is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 XMZ, 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 XMZ registered?

VO02 XMZ is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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