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FV02 CRJ

2002 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,242 mi
Last recorded81,242 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 CRJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 81,242 miles

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

center exhaust joint clamp corroded and joint leaking

Fail 4 Dec 2012 81,242 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

center exhaust joint clamp corroded and joint leaking

coolant warning light lit

engine misfiring

Pass 29 Nov 2011 78,031 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 78,030 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 73,351 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 69,494 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 67,413 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

The exhaust system is showing some signs of corrosion in places and the centre support bracket is in poor condition.

Pass 28 May 2009 67,413 miles

The exhaust system is showing some signs of corrosion in places and the centre support bracket is in poor condition.

Pass 9 Apr 2008 60,702 miles

The off side and near side front anti roll bar mounting bushes are showing some signs of wear.

The off side rear tyre is worn low.

Pass 1 May 2007 52,446 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 39,410 miles

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edge.

front brake pads starting to wear low.

nearside tyre worn very close to the legal limit in the centre of the tread area.

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 CRJ is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc 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 CRJ, 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 FV02 CRJ registered?

FV02 CRJ is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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