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AY02 VDK

2002 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

168,044 mi
Last recorded168,044 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 VDK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 168,044 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 158,103 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 153,094 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 141,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 141,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 131,387 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 118,058 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 106,279 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 93,756 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 83,201 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 76,431 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 76,331 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 70,604 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 61,619 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 50,525 miles

o/s front tyre close to limit 1.6mm

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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AY02 VDK is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 AY02 VDK, 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 AY02 VDK registered?

AY02 VDK is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 8 April 2002.

Is AY02 VDK safe to buy?

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