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CP51 FPC

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,581 mi
Last recorded105,581 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP51 FPC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2015 105,581 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 95,983 miles

slight misting of oil down rear of engine

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

headlamp lenses showing signs of deterioration

Fail 24 Jun 2014 95,983 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

headlamp lenses showing signs of deterioration

slight misting of oil down rear of engine

Pass 26 Jun 2013 92,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

centre exhaust clamp/join badly corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2012 87,540 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 87,540 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 63,088 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 77,663 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 77,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

heat shield on cat converter insecure.

Pass 9 Jun 2009 72,418 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 66,747 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 57,344 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 48,221 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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CP51 FPC is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CP51 FPC, 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 CP51 FPC registered?

CP51 FPC is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 18 January 2002.

Is CP51 FPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP51 FPC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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