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X423 VJK

2002 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,482 mi
Last recorded104,482 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX423 VJK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 104,482 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 101,559 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 99,550 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 97,703 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 95,201 miles

nearside front lower arm rear suspention arm bush starting to split

offside rear handbrake lever no fully retracting

Fail 13 Aug 2013 95,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

nearside front lower arm rear suspention arm bush starting to split

offside rear handbrake lever no fully retracting

Pass 14 Aug 2012 93,114 miles

drivers wiper blade starting to split

Fail 13 Aug 2012 93,140 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

drivers wiper blade starting to split

Pass 9 Aug 2011 91,130 miles

all brake discs wearing

both rear tyres perishing

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Fail 8 Aug 2011 91,129 miles

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

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

all brake discs wearing

all tyres perishing

front tyres close to wear limit

Pass 16 Aug 2010 86,321 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 83,376 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 79,436 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 79,436 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 74,602 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 69,304 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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X423 VJK is a 2002 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X423 VJK, 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 X423 VJK registered?

X423 VJK is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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