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EA52 FXL

2002 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

131,976 mi
Last recorded131,976 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 FXL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 131,976 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 131,976 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 130,475 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 126,229 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 126,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 117,471 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 117,468 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 112,853 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 108,067 miles

slight foot brake travel

slight wear in wish bone bushes

Fail 17 Jul 2017 108,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight foot brake travel

slight wear in wish bone bushes

Pass 20 Jul 2016 102,945 miles

both headlights degraded close to limits

Pass 5 Aug 2015 99,490 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 99,490 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 95,786 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 92,549 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 87,793 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 83,087 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 75,813 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 66,990 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 60,092 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 53,175 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 48,380 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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EA52 FXL is a 2002 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EA52 FXL, 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

How do I check the history of EA52 FXL?

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What year was EA52 FXL registered?

EA52 FXL is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 23 October 2002.

Is EA52 FXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA52 FXL shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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