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FV02 XHK

2002 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,289 mi
Last recorded153,289 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 153,289 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 148,086 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 143,543 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 136,220 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2022 136,220 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 129,665 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 129,665 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 127,300 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 127,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 123,050 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 123,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 117,252 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 117,252 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 111,339 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 107,522 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 107,522 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 103,097 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 98,453 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 91,579 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 84,962 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 79,641 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

rear number plate

slight bind offside rear wheel

Fail 30 Jul 2011 79,641 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

rear number plate

slight bind offside rear wheel

Pass 24 Jul 2010 73,521 miles

chip zone A close to limits

rear number plate deteriorating reccomend attention

suspect very slight noise nearside outer c.v joint

Pass 25 Jul 2009 68,873 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate

Pass 9 Aug 2008 64,762 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear exhaust metal on side of silencer to exhaust mounting rusting

rear number plate

Pass 4 Aug 2007 59,245 miles

Advise rear brake pads

Pass 5 Aug 2006 54,720 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 51,566 miles

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

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 XHK is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 XHK, 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 XHK registered?

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

Is FV02 XHK safe to buy?

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