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VU51 AUC

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

160,767 mi
Last recorded160,767 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 AUC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 160,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

n/s/f wheel arch corroded (not in prescribed area)

Fail 8 Aug 2018 160,766 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

n/s/f wheel arch corroded (not in prescribed area)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 150,930 miles

Headlight lenses are deteriorating.

N/S/R tyre is worn low (3mm).

O/S track rod end dust cover is deteriorating.

O/S/R tyre is worn out of shape.

Fail 7 Dec 2016 150,930 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Headlight lenses are deteriorating.

N/S/R tyre is worn low (3mm).

O/S track rod end dust cover is deteriorating.

O/S/F brake pads are worn very low.

O/S/R tyre is worn out of shape.

Pass 9 Dec 2015 146,819 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 146,819 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 140,353 miles

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

both head light lenses faded causing slight pattern distorsion

Fail 15 Jun 2015 140,353 miles

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

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

both head light lenses faded causing slight pattern distorsion

Pass 9 Jun 2014 128,034 miles

Both front head light lenses faded causing slight distorsion on pattern

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 115,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

offside rear beam axle bush deteriorated but has no excessive movement.

Pass 31 May 2012 102,732 miles

bothside front underneath plastic covers loose

Fail 31 May 2012 102,732 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bothside front underneath plastic covers loose

Pass 8 Jun 2011 89,868 miles

nearside outer drive shaft gaitor leaking

Pass 16 Jun 2010 78,629 miles

offside front tyre worn from edges and nail in it

Pass 17 Jun 2009 66,694 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 53,921 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 46,620 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 42,683 miles

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

engine oil level on min mark

front brake pads low & discs worn

o/s/ & n/s/ front tyres low on inner tread depth

Pass 18 Jan 2006 30,882 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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VU51 AUC is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VU51 AUC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU51 AUC registered?

VU51 AUC is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 7 January 2002.

Is VU51 AUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU51 AUC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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