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FX02 UED

2002 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

234,557 mi
Last recorded234,557 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 UED
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 234,557 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland bothsides (2.5.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres cracking on tread bothsides

Fail 19 Sep 2017 234,556 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced bothsides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland bothsides (2.5.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres cracking on tread bothsides

Pass 19 Sep 2016 230,625 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished strong advise

Fail 19 Sep 2016 230,625 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres perished strong advise

Pass 28 Aug 2015 225,659 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 225,659 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 216,840 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 216,840 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 206,169 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 206,169 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 196,596 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 183,508 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 183,508 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 25 Jul 2010 163,744 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 163,736 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 156,649 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 144,467 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake warning light on

Fail 4 Aug 2008 144,238 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake warning light on

Pass 15 May 2007 121,126 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2007 121,126 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 92,815 miles

advise o/s/f brake pads squeak shield coming adrift

advise rear axle beam bushes slightly worn

brake warning light on dash/ cant trace any obviouse fault/ advise more investigation

o/s/r tyre getting low tread

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 UED is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UED, 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 UED registered?

FX02 UED is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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