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VU02 YRZ

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

131,049 mi
Last recorded131,049 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 YRZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 131,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 129,741 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 129,741 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 127,226 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 124,609 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 120,100 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 120,100 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 110,584 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 110,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 95,416 miles

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 23 Jan 2015 95,416 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 9 Jan 2014 81,988 miles

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

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

Slight cracking on rear tyre walls.

Fail 9 Jan 2014 81,988 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Slight cracking on rear tyre walls.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 67,703 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 62,211 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 58,387 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 54,935 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

offside rear tyre wearing low

oil leaking

rear registation plate poor condition

Pass 20 Jan 2009 51,068 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 47,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 43,845 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 37,815 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 YRZ is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YRZ, 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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What year was VU02 YRZ registered?

VU02 YRZ is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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The MOT history for VU02 YRZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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