MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,295 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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.
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.
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
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)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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
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
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
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)
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)
rear springs corroded ok at test
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)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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VU02 HTN is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 28 March 2002.
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