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VU02 UJJ

2002 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,855 mi
Last recorded136,855 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 UJJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 136,855 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 May 2016 133,536 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 133,536 miles

Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed under engine (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure over battery (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 133,259 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR SLIGHT BRAKE BIND

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEAR SIDE RACK END

WOODSCREW IN NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE

Fail 6 Oct 2015 133,259 miles

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

NEAR SIDE REAR SLIGHT BRAKE BIND

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEAR SIDE RACK END

WOODSCREW IN NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE

Fail 5 Oct 2015 30,064 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

test abandoned

Pass 20 Jan 2014 132,789 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 127,611 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 121,730 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 116,564 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 111,128 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 104,024 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 97,062 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 88,714 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 77,713 miles

FRONT PADS LOW. BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS WEAPING

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 UJJ is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UJJ, 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 UJJ is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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