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FA02 GXN

2002 Audi A3

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

143,789 mi
Last recorded143,789 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 GXN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 143,789 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brakes binding slightly

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 22 Jan 2019 143,789 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brakes binding slightly

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2018 120,555 miles

The N/S Inner track rod joint has slight play

Pass 28 Jan 2017 102,275 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipes to abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front tyres have splits on inner side wall but not to cords

center and rear exhaust brackets broken

nearside front tyre under inflated

nearside rear reverse light not working

rear bumper damaged

Fail 28 Jan 2017 102,275 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipes to abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front tyres have splits on inner side wall but not to cords

center and rear exhaust brackets broken

nearside front tyre under inflated

nearside rear reverse light not working

rear bumper damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2016 93,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 93,013 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Front wipers not fully tested for clearing no screen wash

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 85,541 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

exhaust DPF corroded/slight leak of gases

Fail 5 Dec 2014 85,541 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

exhaust DPF corroded/slight leak of gases

Pass 13 Nov 2013 79,036 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 68,154 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 62,778 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 54,142 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 47,642 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 44,207 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 37,952 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 37,931 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 31,209 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 24,195 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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FA02 GXN is a 2002 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FA02 GXN, 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 FA02 GXN registered?

FA02 GXN is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 23 July 2002.

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