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FM02 GVN

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

183,680 mi
Last recorded183,680 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 GVN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 183,680 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded badly

Offside Outer sill starting to corrode

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres feathering on outer edges

Pass 7 Jul 2016 179,501 miles

Front tyres very worn on inner edge.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced starting to effect beam pattern and light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced starting to effect beam pattern and light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 168,961 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 168,961 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 160,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 149,004 miles

Both rear tyres perishing.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F inner driveshaft gaiter perishing.

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jul 2013 149,004 miles

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

Both rear tyres perishing.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F inner driveshaft gaiter perishing.

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2012 136,373 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

Fail 18 Jun 2011 123,157 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 123,157 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 113,244 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 113,238 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 103,580 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 103,577 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 93,335 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 93,335 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 93,335 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 83,463 miles

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 21 Jun 2006 71,969 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 71,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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FM02 GVN is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FM02 GVN, 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 FM02 GVN registered?

FM02 GVN is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 6 June 2002.

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