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VU02 HXD

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

20,520 mi
Last recorded20,520 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 HXD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 20,520 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine warning lamp on

Pass 21 Apr 2011 108,128 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 102,870 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

centre exhaust mounting broken/exhaust noise?

engine management light on

Fail 23 Mar 2010 102,097 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine management light on

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

N/s/f headlamp self levelling function not working correctly but headlamp level was okay at time of test

Pass 14 May 2009 96,869 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 89,531 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 776,451 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 57,610 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 57,610 miles

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

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

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 HXD is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HXD, 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 HXD registered?

VU02 HXD is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 5 April 2002.

Is VU02 HXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU02 HXD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU02 HXD have outstanding finance?

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