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FV51 SGZ

2002 Audi A3

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

188,296 mi
Last recorded188,296 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 SGZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 188,296 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

coolant leak

Pass 15 Mar 2019 171,417 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexis (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover and undertrays obscuring the view of some items

Fail 12 Mar 2019 171,249 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexis (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover and undertrays obscuring the view of some items

Pass 22 Mar 2018 158,610 miles

Offside Front Brake disc inner face poor condition

Fail 16 Mar 2018 158,521 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake disc inner face poor condition

Pass 24 Mar 2017 153,551 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 153,539 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 145,716 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 137,679 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 129,019 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 124,358 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 120,952 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 120,952 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 115,709 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 109,245 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 109,192 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 102,648 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 95,200 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 84,772 miles

all brake discs in poor condition

frontwipers poor clear and judder

park brake rough in operation

Fail 18 Jan 2007 84,772 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both sides rear brakes binding, [just passable]

front and rear brake discs in very poor condition

front windscreen wipers judder giving poor clearance

park brake lever feels rough in operation

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 SGZ is a 2002 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SGZ, 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 SGZ registered?

FV51 SGZ is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 21 February 2002.

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