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FV02 OFU

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

162,710 mi
Last recorded162,710 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 OFU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 162,710 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 143,589 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 136,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 133,590 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 133,582 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 129,603 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 121,581 miles

Rear coil spring corroded rear springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 117,780 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 117,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 114,863 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 114,863 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 111,932 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 111,930 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 109,249 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 105,012 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 99,617 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 92,980 miles

Nearside rear tyre slight cracking too side wall

Under tray fitted to vehicle. Unable to check all of steering rack, Chassis, brake pipes and suspension.

Fail 25 Nov 2009 92,980 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre slight crack into tread

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

under tray fitted into front of vehichle unable to check all of steering rack front chasiss,front brake pipes and part of front suspension

Pass 29 Nov 2008 86,868 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGES & CLOSE TO LIMIT

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGES & SPLITS ON OUTSIDE SIDEWALL, NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS

Fail 27 Nov 2008 86,829 miles

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

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGES & CLOSE TO LIMIT

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGES & SPLITS ON OUTSIDE SIDEWALL, NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS

Pass 27 Nov 2007 84,002 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 84,002 miles

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 73,246 miles

rear brake pads worn

Fail 14 Jun 2006 73,246 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

rear brake pads worn

Pass 7 Jul 2005 57,053 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 57,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

front pads appear low further check advised.

nearside rear tyre on legal limits of 1.6mm

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 OFU is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 FV02 OFU, 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 OFU registered?

FV02 OFU is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 9 July 2002.

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