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EG52 FDZ

2002 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

299,014 mi
Last recorded299,014 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG52 FDZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 299,014 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 290,461 miles

Front exhaust pipe to catalyst braking, marginal pass.

Nearside Front outer c.v gaiter small end braking marginal pass.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear ,marginal pass. (4.4.3 (a))

bothside front wishbone rear bush worn and play.

botthside front brake pads worn thin.

Pass 9 Nov 2016 282,264 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 272,842 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre uneven tread wear

Pass 14 Nov 2014 260,633 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 245,276 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 231,609 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 231,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 218,475 miles

nearside rear brake disc slight corrosion

Fail 12 Jun 2010 218,475 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

nearside rear brake disc slight corrosion

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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EG52 FDZ is a 2002 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel 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 EG52 FDZ, 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 EG52 FDZ registered?

EG52 FDZ is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is EG52 FDZ safe to buy?

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