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FD51 FEX

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

62,776 mi
Last recorded62,776 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 FEX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 62,776 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2025 59,321 miles

General underbody surface corrosion

Stone chip in Zone B

Pass 8 Feb 2024 56,885 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 54,620 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 52,423 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 49,411 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 47,401 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 44,543 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 41,245 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 38,535 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 36,438 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 33,825 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 30,775 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 28,103 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 25,593 miles

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 25,593 miles

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

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 23,326 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 21,460 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 21,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 19,166 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 17,144 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 15,325 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 12,883 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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FD51 FEX is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 FD51 FEX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD51 FEX registered?

FD51 FEX is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 26 January 2002.

Is FD51 FEX safe to buy?

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