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VO52 JCU

2002 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,180 mi
Last recorded134,180 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 JCU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 134,180 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 126,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 27 Aug 2019 113,865 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 109,468 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 106,490 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2016 103,286 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 103,286 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 99,601 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 95,734 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 95,724 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 91,733 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 87,511 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 87,511 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 82,864 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 78,805 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 74,798 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 74,798 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 70,588 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 66,954 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 62,094 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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VO52 JCU is a 2002 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VO52 JCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VO52 JCU registered?

VO52 JCU is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 17 September 2002.

Is VO52 JCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO52 JCU shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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