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FD02 TNX

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

206,869 mi
Last recorded206,869 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 206,869 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

Nearside Rear Tyre perished.

Oil leak Rear of engine. ()

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front and both rear. (2.7.3)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 206,869 miles

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

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

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

Nearside Rear Tyre perished.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inside edge 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inside edge 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Rear of engine. ()

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front and both rear. (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 191,388 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front number plate loose.

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2015 191,388 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front number plate loose.

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 174,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

nearside rear Tyre is wearing unevenly

offside rear Tyre is wearing unevenly

Fail 22 May 2014 174,720 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

nearside rear Tyre is wearing unevenly

offside rear Tyre is wearing unevenly

Pass 28 May 2013 159,171 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 May 2013 159,171 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 145,050 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 22 May 2012 145,050 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 131,265 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 131,259 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 May 2010 121,407 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 May 2010 121,407 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2009 113,150 miles

nail nearside rear tyre

wear offside front tyre inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2008 94,383 miles

wear front brake pads

Pass 3 Mar 2007 78,812 miles

wear nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Jan 2006 58,459 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 TNX is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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