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VU02 LDV

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

202,767 mi
Last recorded202,767 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 LDV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 May 2020 202,767 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated HOSE TO CALIPAIR. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER SIDE WALL PERISHED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated HOSE TO CALIPAIR. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner ENGINE FUEL SUPPLY LINE`S FROM FILTER HEAD TO ENGINE DETERIOATED.

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre NAIL IN TREAD. ()

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 May 2020 202,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated HOSE TO CALIPAIR. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER SIDE WALL PERISHED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated HOSE TO CALIPAIR. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner ENGINE FUEL SUPPLY LINE`S FROM FILTER HEAD TO ENGINE DETERIOATED.

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre NAIL IN TREAD. ()

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 May 2019 198,739 miles

MULITI RIBBED BELT DETERIOATED.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR MOST BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP BUNG LEAKING. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 198,722 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn TOP LEG MOUNT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MULITI RIBBED BELT DETERIOATED.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR MOST BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner TURBO BOOST HOSE DETERIOATED.[BESIDE HEAD LIGHT].

Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP BUNG LEAKING. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 187,672 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 174,077 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2017 174,007 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 162,596 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Apr 2016 162,585 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Due to headlamp deterioration (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 155,295 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 155,295 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 140,767 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 129,903 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 129,831 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 123,378 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2012 123,378 miles

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 117,183 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 117,183 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 110,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

play in steering rack

Fail 24 Mar 2010 110,968 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

play in steering rack

Fail 23 Mar 2009 104,193 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 104,193 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 99,089 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 87,922 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 75,598 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 LDV is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LDV, 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 LDV is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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