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FP02 UFY

2002 Audi A3

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

186,808 mi
Last recorded186,808 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP02 UFY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 186,808 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 186,056 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 186,056 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 178,140 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 165,630 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 157,533 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 153,195 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 153,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2012 145,695 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 145,695 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 141,952 miles

rear brake discs worn and badly corroded

rear tyres cracked and perrished

Pass 8 Dec 2010 135,128 miles

both rear tyres perrished

rear brake discs badly corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2010 135,126 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres perrished

rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2009 122,049 miles

both front tyres close to wear bars

near side rear brake disc corroding

Pass 28 Nov 2008 106,459 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 96,571 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 96,571 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 79,735 miles

front tyre tread depths low

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 UFY is a 2002 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UFY, 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 UFY registered?

FP02 UFY is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 13 June 2002.

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