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BT02 FCM

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

188,759 mi
Last recorded188,759 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 FCM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 188,759 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 188,121 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 186,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2018 168,941 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 160,714 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 160,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 May 2016 150,991 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGES.

BOTH front headlight lenses deteriorating.

REAR EXHAUST SLEEVE,CLAMPS CORRODED & BROKEN, ALSO LOOSE.

both rear brake discs, inner surfaces corroding.

engine management light on.

nearside front shock absorber damp.

slight oil leak.

Fail 12 May 2016 150,991 miles

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

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGES.

BOTH front headlight lenses deteriorating.

REAR EXHAUST SLEEVE,CLAMPS CORRODED & BROKEN, ALSO LOOSE.

both rear brake discs, inner surfaces corroding.

engine management light on.

nearside front shock absorber damp.

slight oil leak.

Pass 16 May 2015 145,671 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 145,519 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

headlights aims becoming poor

Fail 20 May 2014 141,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine management light on dash

Pass 20 May 2014 141,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine management light on dash

Pass 19 Sep 2013 137,276 miles

all brakes disc's pitted

Pass 16 Aug 2013 137,269 miles

all brake disc's pitted

Pass 12 Jul 2013 137,266 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 122,459 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 May 2011 108,499 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 98,803 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 98,724 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 6 Jun 2009 83,029 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 72,586 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 63,247 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 52,472 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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BT02 FCM is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BT02 FCM, 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 BT02 FCM registered?

BT02 FCM is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 13 June 2002.

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