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VU02 XJJ

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

244,401 mi
Last recorded244,401 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 244,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 237,237 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 217,545 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 203,583 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 195,351 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 177,210 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 158,291 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 147,819 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 130,508 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin near 1.5mm limmit (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 116,981 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 109,201 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 109,201 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 100,755 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 91,754 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 82,449 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 82,449 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 74,541 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 74,541 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 67,040 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 58,221 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 49,258 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 49,258 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 37,929 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 XJJ is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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

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