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FN02 KRU

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

174,520 mi
Last recorded174,520 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 KRU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2014 174,520 miles

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

catalyst exhaust slightly deteriated

Fail 27 Dec 2013 174,520 miles

Centre Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

both front discs slightly cororded inner faces

catalyst exhaust slightly deteriated

Pass 13 Mar 2013 168,180 miles

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

offside track rod end rubber split

Fail 13 Mar 2013 168,180 miles

Nearside Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

driver wiper blade slightly split

offside track rod end rubber split

Pass 12 Nov 2011 156,088 miles

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 156,088 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 145,698 miles

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 133,294 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 120,995 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 120,995 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 112,052 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 112,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2006 99,680 miles

rear no plate in poor condion damage on o s r of car

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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FN02 KRU is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FN02 KRU, 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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FN02 KRU is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 2 April 2002.

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