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FV51 JXA

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

192,555 mi
Last recorded192,555 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 JXA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 192,555 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded up to nearside rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded up to offside rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

front bumper damaged

nearside front sill damaged

nearside front wing damaged

offside front sill damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2016 171,771 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 171,771 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 154,137 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 154,137 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 132,366 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 112,713 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 101,780 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 101,780 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 90,014 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 77,895 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 77,626 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 62,573 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 62,353 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 56,248 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 55,162 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 48,606 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Dec 2005 41,674 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 JXA is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JXA, 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 JXA registered?

FV51 JXA is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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