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FD02 ODV

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,513 mi
Last recorded89,513 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2012 89,513 miles

Centre rear and nearside front seat belt buckle plastic covers missing

Fail 11 Jul 2012 89,512 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Centre rear and nearside front seat belt buckle plastic covers missing

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

Front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Jun 2011 174,285 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 174,285 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 161,196 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 139,583 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 139,583 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

chip in windscreen

Pass 4 Jun 2008 115,706 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 91,972 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 70,491 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 ODV is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ODV, 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 ODV registered?

FD02 ODV is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 17 May 2002.

Is FD02 ODV safe to buy?

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