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FC02 DFG

2002 Audi A3

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

155,283 mi
Last recorded155,283 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC02 DFG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 155,283 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 146,150 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2012 143,118 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 135,817 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 135,817 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 May 2010 128,829 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 128,823 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 117,291 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 97,071 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 75,475 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 49,718 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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FC02 DFG is a 2002 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FC02 DFG, 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 FC02 DFG registered?

FC02 DFG is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is FC02 DFG safe to buy?

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