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AY02 FVC

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,037 mi
Last recorded153,037 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 FVC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 153,037 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 140,430 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 140,430 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 126,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2011 126,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 113,478 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 101,686 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 101,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 89,749 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Feb 2007 73,462 miles

adv 10 % imbalance on front brakes at time of test

adv crack in windscreen no bigger than 40 mm at time of test

adv offside front wishbone rear bush starting to split

adv rear discs starting to corrode with pads new

adv rear wiper blade split

adv slight front brake judder

adv tyres close to wear bars

strong adv front pads just above 1.5 mm limit

Pass 24 Feb 2006 56,191 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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AY02 FVC is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AY02 FVC, 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 AY02 FVC registered?

AY02 FVC is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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