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FN02 ZHE

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

195,830 mi
Last recorded195,830 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 195,830 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 190,766 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 osf / nsf (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play x2 osf / nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 osr / nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2022 190,766 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 osf / nsf (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play x2 osf / nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 osr / nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 181,942 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 176,320 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 167,660 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 155,425 miles

Front Tie-rods

Fail 20 Sep 2018 155,340 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking runs under car (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tie-rods

Pass 21 Sep 2017 142,377 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 141,862 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 130,021 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 123,320 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 115,172 miles

n/s/f undertray fouling wishbone

n/s/r tyre perished in tread

Pass 30 Oct 2013 104,350 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 104,350 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 98,257 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 98,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 92,723 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 92,723 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Exhaust centre section braket broken

front disc's in poor condition

Pass 15 Jan 2010 83,253 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 75,204 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 68,256 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Dec 2007 66,168 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 56,395 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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FN02 ZHE is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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