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FM51 LSN

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

169,929 mi
Last recorded169,929 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 LSN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 169,929 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 151,341 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 132,123 miles

air bag light on

all brake discs rusty and worn and only just passed MOT at time of test

Fail 25 Sep 2012 132,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

air bag light on

all brake discs rusty and worn and only just passed MOT at time of test

Pass 4 Aug 2011 112,956 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)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 112,955 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 106,145 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 105,960 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 91,984 miles

exhaust blowing

rear brake pads starting to get low

Fail 19 Sep 2009 91,984 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust blowing

rear brake pads starting to get low

Fail 10 Sep 2009 91,492 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

1 out of 10 high level brake light bulb not working

Both rear coil springs corroded

Front head lights dim

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

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

center exhaust bracket broken, not failed due the way mounted

exhaust back box bracket corroded

exhaust corroded where pipe joins cat

rear brake dics corroded on inner and outter faces

tinted front windows are possably not legal

Pass 13 Sep 2008 77,994 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 62,730 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Sep 2007 62,730 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 58,988 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 58,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 48,399 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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FM51 LSN is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FM51 LSN, 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 FM51 LSN registered?

FM51 LSN is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 8 January 2002.

Is FM51 LSN safe to buy?

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