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VX02 RPU

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

133,187 mi
Last recorded133,187 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX02 RPU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 133,187 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 133,166 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 130,909 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 126,221 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 121,091 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened fronts (2.4.A.2)

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened rears (2.4.A.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 115,659 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 108,028 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 99,701 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 99,667 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 99,558 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 94,515 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 94,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 88,202 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 88,202 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke missing (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 82,871 miles

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edge

advise small cuts on outer side wall left rear tyre

Fail 22 Sep 2009 82,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edge

advise small cuts on outer side wall left rear tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2008 69,736 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 69,647 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 52,205 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 38,385 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 38,385 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 RPU is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VX02 RPU, 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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VX02 RPU is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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