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FP51 ENM

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

164,229 mi
Last recorded164,229 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 ENM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 164,229 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

rust & corrosion patches

rust & corrosion patches

Fail 18 Feb 2019 164,229 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

rust & corrosion patches

rust & corrosion patches

Pass 9 Mar 2018 160,752 miles

n/s/f seat belt buckle cover missing

o/s/r tyre close to limits

Fail 9 Mar 2018 160,752 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both no patterns (1.8.A.1b)

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f seat belt buckle cover missing

o/s/r tyre close to limits

Pass 13 Mar 2017 155,599 miles

EML on

n/s/f seatbelt buckle cover missing

o/s outer sill corroded

o/s/f tyre on limits on inner edges

o/s/r tyre close to limits & perished

Fail 10 Mar 2017 155,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

EML on

n/s/f seatbelt buckle cover missing

o/s outer sill corroded

o/s/f tyre on limits on inner edges

o/s/r tyre close to limits & perished

Pass 22 Feb 2016 151,852 miles

all brake discs rusty

oil leaks

rust patches

slight wear & play in rear axle main bushes

slight wear/play in antiroll bar 'D' bushes

Fail 18 Feb 2016 151,852 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on missing (8.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

EML on

all brake discs rusty

engine misfire

oil leaks

rust patches

slight wear & play in rear axle main bushes

slight wear/play in antiroll bar 'D' bushes

Pass 17 Feb 2015 147,311 miles

n/s/f seatbelt buckle cover missing

slight wear & play in front antiroll bar links, 'D' bushes & rear axle main bushes

Fail 17 Feb 2015 147,311 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

EML on

front tyres on limits, worn on edges & perished

n/s/f seatbelt buckle cover missing

slight wear & play in front antiroll bar links, 'D' bushes & rear axle main bushes

Pass 20 Feb 2014 141,176 miles

n/s/f seatbelt buckle cover missing

Fail 18 Feb 2014 141,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

n/s/f seatbelt buckle cover missing

Pass 8 Feb 2013 136,060 miles

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

Oil leak

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 20 Dec 2012 135,947 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 17 Dec 2011 126,971 miles

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

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

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

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

eml light on

heatshield loose on catalytic converter

nearside rear and offside front tyres are getting low on tread

Fail 17 Dec 2011 126,971 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

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

eml light on

heatshield loose on catalytic converter

nearside rear and offside front tyres are getting low on tread

Pass 30 Dec 2010 117,138 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 117,138 miles

Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Dec 2009 107,815 miles

N/S/F SEAT BELT STALK COVER MISSING

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Dec 2009 107,705 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

N/S/F seat belt stalk cover missing.Handbrake just above minimum reading

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 97,548 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 97,537 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2008 87,157 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 87,157 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 79,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 May 2006 74,958 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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FP51 ENM is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 FP51 ENM, 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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FP51 ENM is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 22 January 2002.

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