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EX52 FGM

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

86,305 mi
Last recorded86,305 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 FGM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2011 86,305 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)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 86,295 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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 20 Sep 2010 78,712 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Sep 2010 78,712 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 69,940 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 69,775 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 61,948 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 61,948 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 53,457 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 45,388 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 45,388 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 35,336 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 35,329 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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EX52 FGM is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EX52 FGM, 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 EX52 FGM?

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What year was EX52 FGM registered?

EX52 FGM is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 18 October 2002.

Is EX52 FGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 FGM shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX52 FGM have outstanding finance?

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