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FL51 DWC

2002 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

176,464 mi
Last recorded176,464 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 DWC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 176,464 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 175,706 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 174,480 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 173,967 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 172,249 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2018 172,236 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 169,383 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 168,480 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 167,454 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 160,068 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 154,171 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 143,575 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 143,575 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 127,824 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 117,145 miles

Engine breather pipe is split

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Dec 2010 117,145 miles

Engine breather pipe is split

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 103,875 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 103,875 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 90,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Dec 2008 90,000 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 75,760 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2007 75,760 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

emissions test aborted,could not hold a steady fast idle between (2500-3000 rpm).

Pass 9 Dec 2006 64,907 miles

both rear brakes are binding slightly.

Fail 8 Dec 2006 64,906 miles

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

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

both rear brakes are binding slightly.

Pass 3 Dec 2005 51,480 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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FL51 DWC is a 2002 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FL51 DWC, 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 FL51 DWC registered?

FL51 DWC is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 3 January 2002.

Is FL51 DWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL51 DWC shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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