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FX02 BBJ

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,732 mi
Last recorded112,732 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 BBJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 112,732 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothsides (3.5.1g)

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

Rear coil spring corroded bothsides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 112,732 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothsides (3.5.1g)

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

Rear coil spring corroded bothsides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 104,720 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 100,309 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 96,982 miles

l/h rear spring out of line

slight play/knock o/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 6 May 2011 90,733 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 82,885 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 82,885 miles

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

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

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 67,335 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 63,796 miles

1, O/S FRONT C/V BOOTSIGNS OF DETERIATION. 2, † † †FRONT TREAD ON 2MM.

Pass 3 Mar 2007 59,865 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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FX02 BBJ is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FX02 BBJ, 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 FX02 BBJ registered?

FX02 BBJ is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is FX02 BBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX02 BBJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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