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FX51 UKH

2002 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,608 mi
Last recorded169,608 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 UKH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2021 169,608 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Fuel system component leaking fuel leaking from fuel cooler under middle of vehicle (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 162,971 miles

slight diesel leak

Fail 12 Oct 2020 162,971 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached in front lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight diesel leak

Pass 15 Nov 2019 157,997 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 149,833 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 142,227 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 18 Oct 2017 142,227 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 15 Nov 2016 134,824 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 134,824 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing 2 places (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner edge corroded (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 128,765 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes slightly binding

Fail 3 Nov 2015 128,761 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes slightly binding

Pass 23 Sep 2014 121,420 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 116,029 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 109,275 miles

1 eyelevel bulb out

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 94,081 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front wiper blades starting to go hard

Pass 16 Oct 2010 80,309 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 65,957 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2008 51,927 miles

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

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

nearside & offside front wiper blades split.

Pass 16 Oct 2007 36,758 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 22,601 miles

Both front wipers smeary

Both rear axle mounting bushes starting to split

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

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

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

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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FX51 UKH is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FX51 UKH, 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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FX51 UKH is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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