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VU02 HUJ

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,948 mi
Last recorded135,948 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 HUJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 135,948 miles

Advise Engine management light on.

Advise Engine overheated at tickover

Offside Rear Advise Tyre is wearing heavily on the inside edge and is just acceptable.

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 135,944 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Advise Engine management light on.

Advise Engine overheated at tickover

Nearside Front Advise Tyre is wearing heavily on the inside edge and is just acceptable.

Offside Rear Advise Tyre is wearing heavily on the inside edge and is just acceptable.

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 122,632 miles

Advise Engine Management light on.

Advise Slight deterioration to N/S/F Lower suspension arm rear bush.

Advise slight binding to N/S/R Wheel.

Advise slight play/Movement in N/S/R and O/S/R Axle front bushes.

Fail 12 Sep 2014 122,622 miles

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

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

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

Advise Engine Management light on.

Advise Slight deterioration to N/S/F Lower suspension arm rear bush.

Advise slight binding to N/S/R Wheel.

Advise slight play/Movement in N/S/R and O/S/R Axle front bushes.

Pass 5 Jul 2013 100,226 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 94,264 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 87,958 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 80,889 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 73,166 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 73,132 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 65,467 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 59,184 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 59,817 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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VU02 HUJ is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 VU02 HUJ, 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 VU02 HUJ registered?

VU02 HUJ is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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The MOT history for VU02 HUJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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