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VU02 MFE

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,664 mi
Last recorded114,664 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 MFE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2015 114,664 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 105,137 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 94,032 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 83,323 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 83,184 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 72,267 miles

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

Oil leak

off side inner drive shaft gaiter looing grease

rear brake discs lipped pads ok

Pass 24 Jan 2010 59,968 miles

front brake pads appear low diff to see

n/s/r wing damage and bonnet paint poor condition

o/s/r tyre wear on edge

Pass 16 Feb 2009 53,532 miles

slight cracking on outer side walls on rear tyres

Pass 20 Feb 2008 47,635 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 40,322 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 31,798 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 31,797 miles

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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 MFE is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MFE, 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 MFE registered?

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

Is VU02 MFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU02 MFE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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