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FD02 TKX

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

170,054 mi
Last recorded170,054 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 TKX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 170,054 miles

brake pipes and ferrules corroded

slight play o/s track rod end

Pass 15 Jan 2020 166,143 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 156,439 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 156,439 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 146,282 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 137,533 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 127,708 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 121,971 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 7 Jan 2015 121,971 miles

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

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2014 116,342 miles

one led bulb not working in eye level stop lamp

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 6 Jan 2014 116,341 miles

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

one led bulb not working in eye level stop lamp

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 19 Dec 2012 109,273 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 19 Dec 2012 109,273 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 20 Dec 2011 98,366 miles

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

both headlamps lens slightly deteriorated

centre exhaust mounting cracked

offside headlamp aim little low

offside rear tyre worn down to 2mm

slight brake bind from nearside rear

Fail 20 Dec 2011 98,366 miles

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

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

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

both headlamps lens slightly deteriorated

centre exhaust mounting cracked

offside headlamp aim little low

offside rear tyre worn down to 2mm

slight brake bind from nearside rear

Pass 12 Jan 2011 88,535 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 4 Jan 2010 78,155 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 64,866 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 64,866 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 54,293 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 54,293 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 40,836 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 37,158 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jun 2005 25,743 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 TKX is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FD02 TKX, 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 TKX registered?

FD02 TKX is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 13 June 2002.

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