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FV02 OGD

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

133,436 mi
Last recorded133,436 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 OGD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2013 133,436 miles

O/s front tyre worn on edges

Fail 18 Oct 2013 133,436 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

O/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 20 Jun 2012 113,585 miles

airbag warning lamp illuminated

engine top cover and undertray fitted

exhaust centre mount broken but exhaust still secure

front number plate cracked and delaminating

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit(strong advise)

service warning lamp illuminated

Fail 20 Jun 2012 113,585 miles

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

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

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

airbag warning lamp illuminated

engine top cover and undertray fitted

exhaust centre mount broken but exhaust still secure

front number plate cracked and delaminating

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit(strong advise)

service warning lamp illuminated

Pass 21 Jun 2011 106,154 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 106,154 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 102,528 miles

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)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 102,509 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 97,427 miles

Nail in nearside 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)

nearside and offside rear tyres perished on sidewalls

nearside rear tyre damaged on sidewall not exposing cord

Fail 16 Jun 2009 97,427 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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)

nearside and offside rear tyres perished on sidewalls

nearside rear tyre damaged on sidewall not exposing cord

Fail 9 Jun 2008 92,467 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre exhaust mount broken but still supporting the system

nearside rear tyre cut on outer side wall but not showing cords

Pass 9 Jun 2008 92,467 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

centre exhaust mount broken but still supporting the system

nearside rear tyre cut on outer side wall but not showing cords

Pass 25 May 2007 85,253 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 77,161 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 OGD is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OGD, 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 OGD registered?

FV02 OGD is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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