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FV02 ATF

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,722 mi
Last recorded154,722 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 ATF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2013 154,722 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 143,424 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 143,137 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2011 133,573 miles

rear brake disc's slightly worn and pitted

Pass 28 Apr 2010 115,361 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low

o/s mirror temp repair

o/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 8 May 2009 99,135 miles

bonnet damaged but not considerd insecure or dangerous

Fail 8 May 2009 99,135 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

bonnet damaged but not considerd insecure or dangerous

Fail 29 Apr 2009 98,403 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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)

bonnet damaged

o/s/r tyre misshaped wearing low

temp repair o/s mirror

Pass 1 May 2008 81,229 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 66,050 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 53,614 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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FV02 ATF is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 FV02 ATF, 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 FV02 ATF registered?

FV02 ATF is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 3 May 2002.

Is FV02 ATF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV02 ATF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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