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FP02 VNZ

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

199,072 mi
Last recorded199,072 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP02 VNZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2014 199,072 miles

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

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

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

malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Pass 21 Mar 2013 180,534 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

eml light.

Fail 20 Mar 2013 180,280 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

eml light.

Pass 16 Mar 2012 159,140 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel and temp gauges reading full

uneven wear on front brake pads

Fail 15 Mar 2012 159,138 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine management light on

fuel and temp gauges reading full

uneven wear on front brake pads

Pass 18 Mar 2011 145,019 miles

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

exhaust heat sheild loose

Fail 18 Mar 2011 145,019 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 18 Mar 2010 131,899 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 112,753 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

cracks in both front tyre walls

Pass 17 Mar 2009 112,753 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)

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

cracks in both front tyre walls

Pass 28 Mar 2008 91,058 miles

1,EML LIGHT ON. 2.SLIGHT JUDDER FROM FRONT WIPERS. 3,FRONT TYRES 3mm.4,BAFFLES LOOSE IN CENTRE EXHAUST BOX. 5,REAR BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO CORRODE,

Fail 20 Mar 2008 90,631 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

1,E.M.L LIGHT ON. 2,SLIGHT JUDDER FROM WIPER BLADES. 3,FRONT TYRES 3mm. 4,BAFFLES LOOSE IN CENTRE EXHAUST BOX AND SLIGHT BLOW. 5,REAR BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO CORRODE.

Pass 29 Mar 2007 67,376 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 66,980 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 48,546 miles

Temperature gauge going into the red †Front brake discs starting to corrode †Metal exhaust bracket has become dislodged but exhaust remains secure (middle) †

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 VNZ is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VNZ, 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 VNZ registered?

FP02 VNZ is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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