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FN02 ZRG

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

195,113 mi
Last recorded195,113 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 195,113 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 188,297 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

advise front exhaust hanger is broken, system still secure

Fail 15 Dec 2014 188,261 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

advise front exhaust hanger is broken, system still secure

Pass 18 Nov 2013 180,405 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

advise both front shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

advise both front wipers are slightly smearimg on windscreen

Pass 19 Nov 2012 151,858 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 151,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 138,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 4 Nov 2010 124,139 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 114,737 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 103,696 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 103,696 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 98,015 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2007 86,539 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 79,418 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 ZRG is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZRG, 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 ZRG is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 16 March 2002.

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