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VU51 ATV

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,284 mi
Last recorded126,284 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 ATV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 126,284 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 126,283 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 111,225 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 111,224 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 103,951 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 96,697 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 96,697 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front 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 25 Aug 2011 88,414 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 83,011 miles

ENG COVERS==EXH BACK BRKT RUSTING THROUGH==SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR DISCS ==SLIGHT SPLIT OSF REAR WISH BUSH

FR TYRES WEARING EDGES LUMPS STARTING TO ,APPEAR==H BRAKE NOT LOCKING

Pass 4 Sep 2009 72,357 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 72,349 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

OSF TYTRE3MM==NSF2MM==REAR TYRES2MM REQ 4 TYTRES==OSF REAR WISH BUSH SPLIT==

Pass 28 Aug 2008 65,169 miles

rear number plate poor condition= offside front shock weeping= slight separation to both rear tyres= slight spiltting to both front wishbone rear bushes=

Pass 10 Sep 2007 58,069 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 58,069 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OSR SUBFRAME BUSH POOR==CAMBELT DUE==REAR NO PLATE POOR==ENG COVERS==OSF SHOCK DAMP==OSF REAR WISH BUSH SPLITTING==FR DISC INNER FACES CORRODING

Pass 8 Sep 2006 52,449 miles

engine covered== wipers poor== two stone chips in windscreen== rear number plate poor

Pass 27 Sep 2005 43,274 miles

CAM BELT DUE 55000==40,000 SERVICE ITEMS DUE==ENG /G/BOX COVERED==OSF SHOCK DAMP==FRONT DISCS WORN==REAR DISCS WORN==REAR PADS APPEAR LOW NSR==OSR BRAKE BINDING==

Fail 27 Sep 2005 43,274 miles

CAM BELT DUE 55000==40,000 SERVICE ITEMS DUE==ENG /G/BOX COVERED==OSF SHOCK DAMP==FRONT DISCS WORN==REAR DISCS WORN==REAR PADS APPEAR LOW NSR==OSR BRAKE BINDING==

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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VU51 ATV is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VU51 ATV, 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 VU51 ATV registered?

VU51 ATV is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 4 January 2002.

Is VU51 ATV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU51 ATV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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