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VX02 GLJ

2002 Audi A3

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,651 mi
Last recorded37,651 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX02 GLJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 24 Feb 2026 37,651 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 36,819 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 35,856 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 34,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre starting wear edge

Offside Rear Tyre stepped / cuts - No cords shown time of test

Rear brake pipe covered in grease

sills / arches corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2022 34,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside front and rear arches corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 32,944 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 31,886 miles

Offside Rear Tyre starting perish - misshapen

Pass 11 Mar 2019 30,820 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 29,754 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 28,823 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (3.5.1i)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 27,987 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 27,243 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 26,487 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 25,587 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 24,443 miles

Both rear brakes slightly binding

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 22,686 miles

1 high level brake lamp bulb inop

n/s/r tyre worn on inside and outside edges

Pass 17 Mar 2010 20,072 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 18,016 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 15,362 miles

o/s/r tyre has a cut in sidewall not deep enough to expose reinforcement.

Pass 15 Mar 2007 12,335 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 9,574 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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VX02 GLJ is a 2002 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VX02 GLJ, 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 VX02 GLJ registered?

VX02 GLJ is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 8 April 2002.

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