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AJ02 VYV

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

133,354 mi
Last recorded133,354 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 VYV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2016 133,354 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 127,359 miles

all brake discs corroding

brake pipes corroding

damage to rear bumper

exhaust deteriorating

headlamp lenses discolouring

Pass 30 Apr 2014 124,401 miles

chips in front windscreen

damage to rear bumper

exhaust deteriorating slight blow

headlamp lenses discoloured

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 28 Apr 2014 124,401 miles

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

both rear tyres close to limit and perishing

chips in front windscreen

damage to rear bumper

exhaust deteriorating slight blow

headlamp lenses discoloured

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 1 May 2013 117,343 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

exhaust corroding

front bumper damaged

o/s/f inner c.v boot has grease around but no sign of splits

Fail 1 May 2013 117,343 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

exhaust corroding

front bumper damaged

o/s/f inner c.v boot has grease around but no sign of splits

Pass 14 May 2012 112,863 miles

exhaust life limited

n/s/f headlamp height adjuster broken

o/s/f outer c.v. boot deteriorating

slight grease around o/s/f inner c.v boot

slight play in n/s/r anti-roll bar link

small chips in windscreen

Pass 11 May 2011 105,152 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chips in front windscreen

Pass 4 May 2010 94,326 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 94,326 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 80,012 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 80,012 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 65,030 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 65,030 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 57,995 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges †unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 14 Jun 2006 47,343 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 47,343 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

cut in o/s/f tyre

rear tyres low

unable to see inner brake pads

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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AJ02 VYV is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol 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 AJ02 VYV, 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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AJ02 VYV is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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