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VU02 HTN

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

185,295 mi
Last recorded185,295 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 HTN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 185,295 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective Pad light on. (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear O/S & N/S tyres worn on inner area & have an uneven wear pattern.

Fail 5 Jun 2019 185,224 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, into rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling trim on lock test (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Fouling trim on lock test. (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Body component likely to become detached inner wing trim under vehicle (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner section (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective Pad light on. (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear O/S & N/S tyres worn on inner area & have an uneven wear pattern.

Pass 28 Mar 2018 179,593 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 173,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 173,380 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 165,041 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 152,183 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 146,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting 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 Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 141,789 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres close to suspension adjustment nuts

both front tyres very close to body on the lock to lock check

rear brake pipe protective coatings deteriorated

rear number plate not fully secured

slight dampness of the near side front inner C.V boot

Fail 18 Dec 2012 141,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres rubbed on inner side walls

both front tyres very close to body on the lock to lock check

near side front A.B.S wiring slightly damaged

off side front A.B.S wiring not secured to strut

rear brake pipe protective coatings deteriorated

rear number plate not fully secured

slight dampness of the near side front inner C.V boot

Pass 13 Dec 2011 137,160 miles

centre exhaust mount broken but exhaust still secure

engine under cover damaged and insecure

nearside rear tyre has damage and cuts in tread but still within requirements

rear silencer joint clamps corroding

Pass 6 Dec 2010 131,267 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 119,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2009 119,049 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 109,024 miles

rear springs corroded ok at test

Pass 3 Mar 2008 93,497 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 93,493 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 75,088 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 56,396 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 56,396 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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VU02 HTN is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VU02 HTN, 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 VU02 HTN registered?

VU02 HTN is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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