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DE52 FPN

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,366 mi
Last recorded95,366 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 FPN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2013 95,366 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 95,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 87,429 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 75,400 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 67,703 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 63,302 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 57,959 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 53,648 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 43,585 miles

rear wiper blade split

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Oct 2006 43,585 miles

Spare tyre defective

rear wiper blade split

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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DE52 FPN is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DE52 FPN, 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 DE52 FPN registered?

DE52 FPN is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 25 October 2002.

Is DE52 FPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE52 FPN shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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