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FA02 XDF

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

135,717 mi
Last recorded135,717 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 XDF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 135,717 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 130,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017 130,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 123,527 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 113,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2014 104,689 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2013 97,447 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 87,760 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 76,860 miles

front brake discs edges rusty

front brakes slight imbalance

front offside c/v boot inner flange to shaft perished

Pass 29 Nov 2010 69,044 miles

brake discs faces slightly rusty

Pass 14 Oct 2009 61,901 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 61,887 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

r/o/s brake slight binding

rear brake discs corroded edges

Fail 18 Sep 2008 52,225 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 52,225 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 39,159 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 37,991 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 32,918 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 XDF 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 82.4%.

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 XDF, 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 XDF registered?

FA02 XDF is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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