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FT02 FVX

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

182,268 mi
Last recorded182,268 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT02 FVX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 182,268 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 169,868 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 148,753 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 130,153 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 130,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 107,370 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 97,328 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 95,049 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 84,125 miles

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

slight oil leak around gearbox area

Fail 15 Mar 2010 84,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight oil leak around gearbox area

Pass 13 Mar 2009 65,063 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 50,793 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 39,747 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 30,976 miles

Nearside rear tyre - x2 nails in tread.

Offside front driveshaft gaiter - loosing lubricant, small end.

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 FVX is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FT02 FVX registered?

FT02 FVX is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 2002.

Is FT02 FVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT02 FVX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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