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AY02 FVE

2002 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

139,642 mi
Last recorded139,642 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 FVE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2015 139,642 miles

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 10 Dec 2014 135,605 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2014 135,605 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2013 127,135 miles

both rear wheels slightly damaged inner face

engine water leak

Pass 11 Dec 2012 118,553 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 16 Dec 2011 109,790 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 109,785 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 97,713 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 8 Dec 2009 85,624 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 10 Dec 2008 72,691 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 60,232 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2007 128,306 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 48,942 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 36,260 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 FVE is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FVE, 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 AY02 FVE registered?

AY02 FVE is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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The MOT history for AY02 FVE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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