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FV51 HCX

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,603 mi
Last recorded101,603 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 HCX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 101,603 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 97,095 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 89,767 miles

screen cracked outside the area

Pass 7 Mar 2009 75,786 miles

engine runs poorly at times with emissions out of limits

Pass 25 Feb 2008 58,329 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 48,673 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 35,818 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 35,772 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 HCX is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FV51 HCX, 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

How do I check the history of FV51 HCX?

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What year was FV51 HCX registered?

FV51 HCX is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 25 January 2002.

Is FV51 HCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV51 HCX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV51 HCX have outstanding finance?

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