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FA02 XDU

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,724 mi
Last recorded101,724 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 101,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Fail 24 Jun 2019 101,724 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Pass 26 Jun 2018 95,209 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 92,029 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 90,635 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE MOUNT CORRODED (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 90,571 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE MOUNT CORRODED (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 87,280 miles

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

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

exhaust mount corroded

Pass 29 May 2014 85,382 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust mount corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2013 83,256 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 78,897 miles

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

Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear tyre cut

Pass 4 Jun 2011 74,991 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 70,049 miles

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

o/s front disc slighly pitted

Pass 4 Jun 2009 65,455 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 61,655 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 58,103 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2006 54,665 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 XDU is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XDU, 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 XDU registered?

FA02 XDU is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 18 July 2002.

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