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FA02 TXV

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,676 mi
Last recorded136,676 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 TXV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 136,676 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 129,800 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 129,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 118,550 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 109,863 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 103,994 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 98,691 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 98,673 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 92,307 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 92,281 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 82,389 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

engine undertray fitted restricting inspection

Pass 11 Apr 2008 69,613 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 69,613 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 66,088 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 56,396 miles

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

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 20 Sep 2005 42,490 miles

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

seperation on rear no.plate

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 TXV is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FA02 TXV registered?

FA02 TXV is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 6 August 2002.

Is FA02 TXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA02 TXV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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