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FJ02 XJU

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,118 mi
Last recorded155,118 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 XJU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 155,118 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 155,118 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 145,157 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 139,742 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 130,829 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 122,511 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 112,699 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 112,690 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 103,308 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 94,673 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)

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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FJ02 XJU is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FJ02 XJU, 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 FJ02 XJU registered?

FJ02 XJU is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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