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FT02 FTJ

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

240,768 mi
Last recorded240,768 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT02 FTJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 240,768 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 238,858 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH MAIN (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 238,858 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH MAIN (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 225,714 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 210,436 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 191,338 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

cracks in nearside front tyre

nearside rear brake slight binding

Fail 8 Dec 2016 191,337 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

cracks in nearside front tyre

nearside rear brake slight binding

Pass 16 Apr 2015 189,907 miles

As per failure.

Fail 2 Apr 2015 189,892 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

1. Nearside front seat belt buckle covers missing. 2. Front brake pads wearing low.

o/s front tyre wearing low

rear brakes slightly tight

Pass 16 Apr 2014 182,882 miles

As per failure.

Fail 15 Apr 2014 182,881 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

1. Crack in windscreen, within m.o.t limits. 2. Offside rear brake slightly tight. 3. Nearside front seat belt buckle covers missing.

Pass 12 Mar 2013 164,836 miles

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

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

engine undershield becoming loose

front exhaust metal mounting bracket broken

nearside front seatbelt stalk cover missing

oil on minimum

Fail 12 Mar 2013 164,836 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

engine undershield becoming loose

front exhaust metal mounting bracket broken

nearside front seatbelt stalk cover missing

oil on minimum

Pass 1 Mar 2012 145,827 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

crack in windscreen( not in swept area)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 145,827 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

crack in windscreen( not in swept area)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 125,125 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 9 Mar 2011 125,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake discs slightly pitted

wiper arms not in correct position

Pass 3 Mar 2010 111,014 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

panel damage to nearside side & sill

screen cracked outside of swept area

Fail 3 Mar 2010 111,014 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

panel damage to nearside side & sill

screen cracked outside of swept area

Pass 5 Mar 2009 100,042 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 88,125 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 88,050 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 75,569 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 62,890 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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FT02 FTJ is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FT02 FTJ, 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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FT02 FTJ is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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