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FT02 EAA

2002 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

126,608 mi
Last recorded126,608 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT02 EAA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 126,608 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & o/s/rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2026 126,608 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & o/s/rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 125,190 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boots inner edge both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 119,214 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 110,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened & o/s front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output & o/s/ (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 102,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 94,982 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 88,079 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 88,079 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 79,151 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 73,824 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 69,041 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2017 69,041 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2016 62,772 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 28 May 2016 62,772 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 59,167 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 55,187 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 May 2013 51,457 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 47,045 miles

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

o/s/r brake pad retaining clip out of position

Pass 2 Jun 2011 41,488 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 37,072 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)

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

spare tyre tread depth at 2mm

Pass 3 Jun 2009 32,762 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 28,921 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 24,640 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 20,098 miles

both rear tyres at 3mm tread depth

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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FT02 EAA is a 2002 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 FT02 EAA, 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 FT02 EAA registered?

FT02 EAA is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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