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FP02 ZZO

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,160 mi
Last recorded152,160 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP02 ZZO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 152,160 miles

Central Rear Oil leak Engine turbo leak ()

Offside Headlamp beam weak

Fail 27 Nov 2017 152,101 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken Incomplete @ bottom (2.4.C.1a)

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

Central Rear Oil leak Engine turbo leak ()

Central Rear Oil leak Engine turbo leak ()

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Headlamp beam weak

Pass 1 Dec 2016 140,466 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 129,543 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 129,543 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 124,736 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 124,736 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 124,083 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/side rear tyre has a puncture

Pass 13 Aug 2013 117,863 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 117,856 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 110,268 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 110,268 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Jul 2011 102,271 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 102,271 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 94,082 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 84,965 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 84,965 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 69,553 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 55,170 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 44,639 miles

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 ZZO is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 ZZO, 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 ZZO is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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