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FX02 YUY

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

158,779 mi
Last recorded158,779 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2014 158,779 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 147,633 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 147,633 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 138,591 miles

exhaust centre mount adrift

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 2 Aug 2012 138,551 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

centre exhaust mount adrift

centre stoplamp partially not working

o/s/f tyre heavily worn on inner edge

undertray insecure

Pass 13 Aug 2011 133,931 miles

fuel cap seal perishing

indecater switch faulty

n/s number plate lamp dull

nail in n/s/f tyre and is on 2mm

nail in o/s/r tyre and is on 2mm

o/s/f side repeater showing slight white light

rear suspention coil springs starting to corrode

Fail 13 Aug 2011 133,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

fuel cap seal perishing

indecater switch faulty

n/s number plate lamp dull

nail in n/s/f tyre and is on 2mm

nail in o/s/r tyre and is on 2mm

o/s/f side repeater showing slight white light

rear suspention coil springs starting to corrode

Pass 21 Jul 2010 121,392 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 114,680 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 104,690 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 86,378 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 86,378 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 72,428 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 YUY is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YUY, 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 YUY registered?

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

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