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VU51 GHN

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

168,216 mi
Last recorded168,216 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 168,216 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 164,134 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 164,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 158,152 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Offside Rear tyre perishing along inner tread pattern

Rear coil springs corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2016 158,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Offside Rear tyre perishing along inner tread pattern

Rear coil springs corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2015 145,972 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 145,954 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 133,826 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 133,826 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 120,448 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front tyres worn to approx 2.5mm

Fail 23 Jul 2013 120,417 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front tyres worn to approx 2.5mm

Pass 28 Jul 2012 110,886 miles

nearside inner cv boot deteriorating

Pass 13 Jul 2011 100,195 miles

slight imbalance and variation front brakes

Pass 28 Jul 2010 91,983 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2009 83,381 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 72,044 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 62,988 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 62,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 55,807 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 GHN is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GHN, 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 GHN registered?

VU51 GHN is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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