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FV02 VXG

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,902 mi
Last recorded149,902 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 149,902 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 144,827 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 144,826 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 136,102 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s front inner rear wishbone rubber bush worn very close to excessive advise to change

o/s and n/s front seat belt catches movement in plastic covers

o/s rear subframe rubber bush very close to excessive advise to change

Pass 24 Oct 2011 126,489 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 116,771 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 106,888 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 106,888 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s rear tyre cracked on inner side wall

Pass 9 Aug 2008 96,826 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 96,826 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 87,500 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 75,027 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 VXG is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VXG, 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 VXG registered?

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

Is FV02 VXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV02 VXG shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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