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VU02 LZR

2002 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,650 mi
Last recorded144,650 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 LZR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 144,650 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 144,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 142,994 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 141,479 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 140,296 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 140,296 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 138,885 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 137,304 miles

advise oil leak not excessive

Pass 29 Nov 2019 136,217 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 134,859 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 134,859 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 132,227 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly wearing on inner tread

offside rear tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 29 Nov 2016 126,882 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Nov 2015 121,888 miles

play in steering rack inner joints

rear suspension bushes perishing

Fail 24 Nov 2015 121,888 miles

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

play in steering rack inner joints

rear suspension bushes perishing

Fail 25 Nov 2014 116,984 miles

rear suspension bushes perishing

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 116,984 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear suspension bushes perishing

Pass 26 Nov 2013 112,140 miles

advise rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 27 Nov 2012 106,964 miles

rear axle bushes perished

Fail 27 Nov 2012 106,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear axle bushes perished

Pass 23 Nov 2011 101,377 miles

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

advise rear beake disks pitted

Pass 29 Nov 2010 94,937 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 89,364 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame 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)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

knock on roadtest

Pass 30 Jan 2009 79,276 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 68,360 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 58,017 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 41,344 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 LZR is a 2002 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 LZR, 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 LZR registered?

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

Is VU02 LZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU02 LZR shows 27 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.

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