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FV51 FWD

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

160,494 mi
Last recorded160,494 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 FWD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 160,494 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 154,176 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 154,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2018 146,046 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 146,045 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 140,237 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 121,435 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 111,543 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 108,810 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 108,810 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 102,316 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 102,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 95,252 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 95,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 86,538 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 85,989 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 85,964 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

The earth wire on the battery is not secure. Missing bolt

Pass 17 Mar 2009 117,767 miles

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

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split

o/s reverse light inop

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2008 114,247 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 114,246 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 111,245 miles

rear no.plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 12 Mar 2007 111,245 miles

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

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

rear no.plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 20 Mar 2006 107,127 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 107,127 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 106,917 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 103,980 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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FV51 FWD 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 FV51 FWD, 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 FV51 FWD registered?

FV51 FWD is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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The MOT history for FV51 FWD shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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