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CV52 FBJ

2002 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

55,322 mi
Last recorded55,322 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 FBJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 55,322 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 55,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure damaged at mounting points (signs of previous repair). (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed at inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both NSF and OSF anti roll bar bushes signs of wear and play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front strut top mount showing signs of lift , more than OSF.

Nearside Front tyre wearing almost to cords at inner edge.

Offside Front headlamp mounting points signs of previous repair.

Offside Rear tyre punctured

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are cracking at tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 50,054 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner joint slight play detected. ()

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 50,017 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer gaitor split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner joint slight play detected. ()

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 45,533 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing at side walls and in tread patttern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 45,522 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing at side walls and in tread patttern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 40,674 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear number plate is starting to delaminate.

Pass 16 Nov 2017 35,852 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement signs of wear starting. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured starting to go off colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement signs of wear starting. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured starting to go off colour. (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 35,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement signs of wear starting. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured starting to go off colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement signs of wear starting. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured starting to go off colour. (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 30,104 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 24,081 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 24,081 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 21,573 miles

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 21,541 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 21,464 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 21,153 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 20,844 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 20,547 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 20,547 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 19,006 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 17,709 miles

Rear number plate is starting to delaminate,

Pass 20 Nov 2006 14,859 miles

OSF tyre inside edge wearing.

Pass 22 Nov 2005 11,909 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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CV52 FBJ is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CV52 FBJ, 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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CV52 FBJ is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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