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FD02 AUF

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,304 mi
Last recorded125,304 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 AUF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 125,304 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 124,077 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 122,964 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 114,542 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 110,173 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 104,045 miles

Both rear tyres getting low

Pass 5 Feb 2016 99,890 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 99,890 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 92,668 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 84,434 miles

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)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 75,929 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake warning lamp on

power steering noisey

Pass 10 Feb 2012 69,568 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear tyres worn unevenly

nearside front tyre cut in inner side wall not down to cords

nearside rear brake has slight bind

Fail 7 Feb 2012 69,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre cut in inner side wall not down to cords

nearside rear brake has slight bind

Fail 27 Sep 2010 68,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front inner wing gaurd loose

Pass 27 Sep 2010 68,435 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front inner wing gaurd loose

Fail 30 Sep 2009 66,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 66,128 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2008 61,380 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 61,380 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 55,869 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 51,401 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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FD02 AUF is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FD02 AUF, 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 FD02 AUF registered?

FD02 AUF is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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