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FX02 ROU

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,558 mi
Last recorded147,558 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 ROU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2012 147,558 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 147,556 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 135,259 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front disks

rear axel bushes

Pass 8 Jun 2009 131,929 miles

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

o/s wiper rubber not secure on outer part

Fail 29 May 2009 131,886 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

o/s wiper rubber not secure on outer part

Pass 22 May 2008 124,272 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 124,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 May 2007 107,952 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2005 94,480 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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FX02 ROU is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FX02 ROU, 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

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What year was FX02 ROU registered?

FX02 ROU is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 11 March 2002.

Is FX02 ROU safe to buy?

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