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FP02 EXC

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,472 mi
Last recorded139,472 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP02 EXC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 139,472 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 131,510 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Misty (1.7.5a)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both side (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 114,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

offside outter front cv gaiter has greese around the outside but not insecure

Fail 21 Apr 2015 114,451 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

offside outter front cv gaiter has greese around the outside but not insecure

Pass 22 Apr 2014 108,310 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 108,310 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 102,175 miles

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

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

rear tyres perished

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Apr 2013 102,175 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear tyres perished

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Apr 2012 96,144 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 96,144 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 90,644 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 83,917 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 75,342 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 75,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 66,287 miles

Front registration plate deteriorating

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

Pass 1 May 2007 56,398 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 46,497 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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FP02 EXC is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FP02 EXC, 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 FP02 EXC registered?

FP02 EXC is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 24 April 2002.

Is FP02 EXC safe to buy?

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