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FV02 RVC

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,514 mi
Last recorded76,514 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 RVC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 76,514 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 69,527 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 69,525 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low and started to crack.

Rear General condition of under body corroded.

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Various oil leak between engine and gearbox but not excessive.

Pass 8 Jun 2021 60,360 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 51,620 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside & nearside rear pipes have some small areas of oxidising.(corrosion). (1.1.11 (c))

Some areas of suspension components have surface corrosion.

Fail 22 Jun 2020 51,620 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear most wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside & nearside rear pipes have some small areas of oxidising.(corrosion). (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both wishbones. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Some areas of suspension components have surface corrosion.

Pass 6 Jun 2019 38,687 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 26,918 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 21,059 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perished / cracking

Pass 24 Jun 2016 20,078 miles

Slight bind osr brake

Pass 24 Jun 2015 18,946 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 17,592 miles

Nearside reat tyre cracking on outer edge

Offside rear tyre cracking on outer edge/sidewall

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight ware on inner and outer edges on nearside front tyre-tyre 3-4mm

Pass 21 Jun 2013 16,378 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

nearside front tyres starting to ware on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2012 15,152 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 15,152 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 13,650 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 12,222 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 10,871 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 10,871 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 9,632 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 7,490 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 6,456 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 6,456 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)

Fail 22 Jun 2006 6,445 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 RVC is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RVC, 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 RVC registered?

FV02 RVC is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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