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VX51 LMU

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,655 mi
Last recorded125,655 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 LMU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 125,655 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 116,593 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 116,593 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 105,649 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 97,044 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 97,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2012 93,412 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 87,509 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 87,469 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 82,719 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 82,717 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

N/S front tyre @ 3mm & worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Feb 2009 76,942 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 76,942 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S rear flexible brake hose in a tightly closed position

Rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 5 Feb 2008 70,813 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 70,812 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all discs slightly corroded

exhaust centre bracket broken from exhaust

slight play in handbrake lever

Pass 26 Jan 2007 62,739 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 55,241 miles

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

front brake balance

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 LMU is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 LMU, 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 VX51 LMU registered?

VX51 LMU is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 9 January 2002.

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The MOT history for VX51 LMU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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