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FX51 VUN

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,839 mi
Last recorded72,839 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 VUN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 72,839 miles

covers fitted

eml on ash board

Pass 11 Jan 2016 62,609 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 52,728 miles

Engine management light on

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 52,728 miles

Engine management light on

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 46,170 miles

engine malfunction lamp illuminated

Pass 11 Feb 2013 43,908 miles

engine managment light on

Pass 10 Feb 2012 41,302 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 38,324 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 35,935 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 32,741 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 32,741 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 29,458 miles

advise 13% imbalancon rear breks due to rear pads worn low

advise one high level brke light bulb blown

advise rar brake pads worn low

Fail 15 Mar 2008 29,458 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise 13% imbalancon rear breks due to rear pads worn low

advise one high level brke light bulb blown

advise rar brake pads worn low

Pass 15 Mar 2007 25,574 miles

advise both front wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 27 Mar 2006 19,946 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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FX51 VUN is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VUN, 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 FX51 VUN registered?

FX51 VUN is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 8 February 2002.

Is FX51 VUN safe to buy?

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