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FP02 UMO

2002 Audi A3

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

112,262 mi
Last recorded112,262 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP02 UMO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 112,262 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust clamp deteriorated

drive belt deteriorated

rear bumper damaged

Fail 30 Aug 2018 112,262 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust clamp deteriorated

drive belt deteriorated

rear bumper damaged

Pass 18 Aug 2017 107,678 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front seatbelt latch slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre feathered on inner edge and close to legal limit

Fail 15 Aug 2017 107,677 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and close to limit (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and close to limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front seatbelt latch slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre feathered on inner edge and close to legal limit

Pass 16 Aug 2016 103,563 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge 195/65/15V (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside headlamp reflector faded

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

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

Offside Rear tyre distorted inner edge and worn low

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Aug 2016 103,563 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge 195/65/15V (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside headlamp reflector faded

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

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

Offside Rear tyre distorted inner edge and worn low

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Aug 2015 98,092 miles

Offside Front indicator lens slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre tread wearing unevenly on inner edge

engine oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2015 98,089 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front indicator lens slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear handbrake lever on caliper not returning fully

Offside Rear tyre tread wearing unevenly on inner edge

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2014 90,808 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r brake caliper handbrake lever not returning fully to its stop

power steering belt deteriorated and cracked

slight damage to n/s/f bumper

slight surface corrosion to underbody brake pipes

Fail 14 Aug 2014 90,808 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r brake caliper handbrake lever not returning fully to its stop

power steering belt deteriorated and cracked

slight damage to n/s/f bumper

slight surface corrosion to underbody brake pipes

Fail 11 Jul 2013 82,986 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre distorted inner edge

weak pattern nearside headlamp

Pass 11 Jul 2013 82,986 miles

offside rear tyre distorted inner edge

weak pattern nearside headlamp

Pass 22 Aug 2012 76,267 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 76,267 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 68,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 68,401 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 60,265 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 49,830 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 41,114 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 31,946 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 31,946 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 5 May 2006 20,170 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 20,170 miles

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

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 UMO is a 2002 Audi A3 in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 UMO, 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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FP02 UMO is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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