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FN02 PGE

2002 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

146,408 mi
Last recorded146,408 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 PGE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2018 146,408 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated cracked (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged abs sensor wire broken (3.4.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiters have small clips missing (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked/damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated started to perish (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose plastic sleeve deteriorated and started to oxidise (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play sounded noisy when rotated (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush split and detaching (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose plastic sleeve deteriorated and started to oxidise (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 140,273 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view driver (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 133,132 miles

oil leek

Fail 11 Apr 2016 133,089 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

oil leek

Pass 20 Apr 2015 128,533 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 124,874 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 120,421 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 120,421 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 114,832 miles

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

nearside front tyre has cut on sidewall

Fail 27 Mar 2012 114,832 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has cut on sidewall

Pass 15 Apr 2011 111,231 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 106,179 miles

slight play in steering

Fail 12 Nov 2009 106,104 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

slight play in steering

Pass 17 Mar 2008 80,364 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 73,678 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 61,000 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 18 Apr 2006 61,000 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

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 PGE is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PGE, 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 PGE is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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