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FD02 EFX

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

247,363 mi
Last recorded247,363 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 EFX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 247,363 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 247,317 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 232,488 miles

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

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2016 232,423 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam cracked corroded (2.5.A.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle beam (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2015 221,592 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded lengthwise (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules pipe plastic covered (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded lengthwise (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules pipe plastic covered (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

all brake pipes are plastic coated

Fail 25 Aug 2015 221,592 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded lengthwise (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules pipe plastic covered (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded lengthwise (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules pipe plastic covered (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

all brake pipes are plastic coated

Pass 10 Sep 2014 212,204 miles

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

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

both rear brake back plates deteriorated

Fail 10 Sep 2014 212,201 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both rear brake back plates deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2012 202,035 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 190,360 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 190,398 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 172,103 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 152,531 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 152,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 131,218 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 106,373 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 142,545 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 108,326 miles
Pass 31 May 2005

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 EFX is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EFX, 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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FD02 EFX is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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