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AM02 VLX

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

156,200 mi
Last recorded156,200 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM02 VLX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 156,200 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear seats folded down

Fail 1 Mar 2022 156,198 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear seats folded down also covered

Pass 12 Jan 2021 149,702 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 143,462 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 143,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 132,325 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 127,628 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin border line (3.5.1g)

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

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

park brake reading border line 17%

Pass 16 Jun 2016 119,595 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 108,905 miles

whilst vehicle was elevated & wheels rotated by hand, both rear brakes were found to have slight binding present.

Pass 21 Jun 2014 96,688 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 87,848 miles

some small stone chips present in windscreen.

Pass 20 Jun 2012 79,664 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 79,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 70,666 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 63,504 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 55,736 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 48,132 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 40,076 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 32,551 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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AM02 VLX is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 AM02 VLX, 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 AM02 VLX registered?

AM02 VLX is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 22 July 2002.

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