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FN02 ZLU

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

165,506 mi
Last recorded165,506 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 ZLU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 165,506 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 165,439 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 161,058 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2016 161,058 miles

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

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 157,158 miles

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

Nearside screen damaged but not affecting vision

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 153,158 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 149,960 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 149,940 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 130,623 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 130,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 111,573 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 111,573 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 95,920 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 95,920 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 77,116 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 58,551 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 ZLU is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZLU, 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 FN02 ZLU registered?

FN02 ZLU is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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