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CU02 FPC

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,433 mi
Last recorded132,433 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 FPC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 132,433 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

general surface corrosion to underside

Pass 9 Feb 2017 123,966 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 116,899 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 104,992 miles

Both rear shocker casing corroed

Fail 16 Feb 2015 104,985 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Both rear shocker casing corroed

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 103,029 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 103,020 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 99,935 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 95,958 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 92,350 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 92,341 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 87,526 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 80,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 70,965 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 70,917 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 62,329 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 62,323 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 54,531 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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CU02 FPC is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CU02 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 CU02 FPC registered?

CU02 FPC is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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