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FP02 UJX

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

171,241 mi
Last recorded171,241 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP02 UJX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 171,241 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front offside and nearside wearing on inner edges

Fail 27 Jul 2016 171,241 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front offside and nearside wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 154,905 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 154,699 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front 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 Jul 2014 140,000 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 140,000 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 125,196 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 125,196 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 114,472 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 114,472 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 103,130 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 92,038 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 78,441 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 63,613 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 63,613 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2007 48,560 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 48,560 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 29,887 miles

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

damage to near side front tyre outer side wall but within limits

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 UJX is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UJX, 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 UJX registered?

FP02 UJX is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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