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AY02 FVL

2002 Audi A3

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,667 mi
Last recorded198,667 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 FVL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 198,667 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 191,688 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 191,688 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 184,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 175,979 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 156,101 miles

centre exhaust clamps broken and bracket to rear snapped

left front antiroll bar bush worn

offside headlamp beam pattern becoming blurred

right rear antiroll bar drop link worn

Fail 25 Feb 2015 156,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

centre exhaust clamps broken and bracket to rear snapped

left front antiroll bar bush worn

offside headlamp beam pattern becoming blurred

right rear antiroll bar drop link worn

Pass 17 Feb 2014 138,401 miles

Front brake discs show some deterioration

Rear brake discs in poor condition, pads approx 75% worn, will need discs at pad change

Fail 17 Feb 2014 138,401 miles

Front brake discs show some deterioration

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear brake discs in poor condition, pads approx 75% worn, will need discs at pad change

Pass 12 Feb 2013 122,262 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four brake disc's pitted lipped scored

Fail 6 Feb 2013 122,144 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four brake disc's pitted lipped scored

Fail 6 Feb 2013 122,144 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four brake disc's lipped, pitted and scored

Pass 24 Feb 2012 111,396 miles

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

front suspension noisy/creeky. Advise furthur investigation.

Fail 22 Feb 2012 111,386 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

front suspension noisy/creeky. Advise furthur investigation.

Pass 31 Jan 2011 96,311 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2010 82,098 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 61,981 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 42,092 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 14 Feb 2007 21,393 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 17,694 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 17,681 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 FVL is a 2002 Audi A3 in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AY02 FVL, 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 FVL registered?

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

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