MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,284 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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)
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)
Nearside 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)
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)
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
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==
rear number plate poor condition= offside front shock weeping= slight separation to both rear tyres= slight spiltting to both front wishbone rear bushes=
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
engine covered== wipers poor== two stone chips in windscreen== rear number plate poor
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==
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?
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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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VU51 ATV is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 4 January 2002.
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