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VX51 EUV

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

125,941 mi
Last recorded125,941 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 EUV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 125,941 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps misted over but produce sufficient pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to caliper slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear where meets flexi slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

engine mil lamp on

Fail 3 Apr 2019 125,914 miles

Brake performance not tested brakes not tested due to the tyres been illegal and the need for a decelerometer test. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear marked with chalk where meets rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre measured 0mm in a part of the tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre measured 1.0mm in a part of the tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps misted over but produce sufficient pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre measuring 2mm and worn on the inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to caliper slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear where meets flexi slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

engine mil lamp on

Pass 30 Mar 2018 118,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Mar 2018 118,855 miles

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

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)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Mar 2017 103,980 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2017 103,980 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 96,081 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 86,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 85,472 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 80,374 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 80,374 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

advice head light covers/lense,s

Pass 15 Mar 2013 75,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 75,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 69,356 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 69,354 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR CHILD SEATS FITTED CANNOT FULLY CHECK SEAT BELTS

Pass 17 Mar 2011 62,541 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 62,541 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

adv ise front brake discs.

baby seats fitted to rear. pass and advise

Pass 8 Mar 2010 56,503 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 56,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 57,548 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)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 85,998 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 70,314 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 70,313 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 54,803 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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VX51 EUV is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 VX51 EUV, 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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VX51 EUV is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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