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FP02 LVD

2002 Audi A3

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,851 mi
Last recorded151,851 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP02 LVD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2012 151,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 134,811 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 134,811 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 120,249 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 120,249 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 108,246 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 108,246 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 95,787 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 79,527 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 64,152 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 64,152 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 58,966 miles

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

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

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

long travel on handbrake lever

water damage to front and rear number plates

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 LVD is a 2002 Audi A3 in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FP02 LVD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP02 LVD registered?

FP02 LVD is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 20 May 2002.

Is FP02 LVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP02 LVD shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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