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EJ02 FTV

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

178,787 mi
Last recorded178,787 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 FTV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 178,787 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit wering out onadage (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2016

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit wering out onadage (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 172,572 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 169,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Dec 2014 169,946 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2013 162,644 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 162,634 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 154,943 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 154,943 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 148,507 miles

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

freeplay/wear to steering rack tie rod balljoint offside

rear number plate backing faded slightly

Fail 28 Nov 2011 148,507 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

freeplay/wear to steering rack tie rod balljoint offside

rear number plate backing faded slightly

Pass 29 Dec 2010 142,080 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 130,501 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 119,225 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 119,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2007 110,838 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 105,175 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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EJ02 FTV is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 EJ02 FTV, 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 EJ02 FTV registered?

EJ02 FTV is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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