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FP51 ENL

2002 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,347 mi
Last recorded117,347 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 ENL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 117,347 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside front suspemsion lower arm rear mount bush slightly deteriorated.

Pass 23 May 2019 114,336 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount bush perishing slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

Oil Leak from gearbox area nearside front

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 114,336 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction chec engine lamp on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount bush perishing slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

Oil Leak from gearbox area nearside front

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 103,488 miles

Both headlamp glasses going dull and beams slightly out of focus

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

Nearside headlamp unit slightly loose on fittings

Offside rrear tyre starting to perish and worn close to limit 1965/65 VR 16

Pass 2 Feb 2017 95,770 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

both headlight beams poor

Fail 30 Jan 2017 95,769 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

both headlight beams poor

Pass 3 Feb 2016 91,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake sticking

Offside Rear tyre perished and split 195/65/15

Fail 30 Jan 2016 91,082 miles

Emissions not tested poor running (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake sticking

Offside Rear tyre perished and split 195/65/15

Pass 14 Jan 2015 84,928 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2015 84,928 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside headlamp image poor

Pass 1 Feb 2014 78,864 miles

HEADLAMP IMAGES POOR

OSF AND NSF TYRES WORN LOW

OSR TYRE PERISHED 195/65/15

REAR INDICATORS FADED

Pass 24 Jan 2013 73,371 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 69,061 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/s/front wiper leaving slight smear

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 64,299 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 58,191 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jan 2009 53,518 miles

o/s/rear tyre uneven wear inner edge just legal

Pass 22 Jan 2008 49,950 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 44,558 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 44,558 miles

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

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

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

rear brake pads on 3mm

Pass 27 Jan 2006 38,614 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 37,995 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 37,995 miles

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

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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FP51 ENL is a 2002 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FP51 ENL, 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 FP51 ENL registered?

FP51 ENL is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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