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FD52 DRX

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

273,665 mi
Last recorded273,665 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 DRX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 273,665 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside front and offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside & offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside rear & offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside steering rack inner joint has slight play

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Nearside rear & offside rear (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside front and offside front (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 251,801 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Oct 2014 251,800 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 227,105 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 227,104 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 203,299 miles

Airbag lamp illuminated indicating a system fault

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded and swollen at rear

Both nearside rear and offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded and swollen

Centre exhaust bracket deteriorated and centre clamp deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Slight play from offside inner steering rack joint

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 203,299 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded and swollen at rear

Both nearside rear and offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded and swollen

Centre exhaust bracket deteriorated and centre clamp deteriorated

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Slight play from offside inner steering rack joint

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 190,536 miles

Air bag light on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 163,313 miles

OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AS A SLIGHT MISTING OF OIL

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

SLIGHT CHIP ON WINDSCREEN

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE INNER STEERING RACK JOINT

SRS AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Pass 28 Apr 2011 163,313 miles

OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AS A SLIGHT MISTING OF OIL

SLIGHT CHIP ON WINDSCREEN

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE INNER STEERING RACK JOINT

SRS AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Pass 27 Nov 2009 135,912 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front anti-roll bar locating collars cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 108,226 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre is out of shape

Pass 8 Nov 2007 80,363 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 63,678 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 46,414 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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FD52 DRX is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FD52 DRX, 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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What year was FD52 DRX registered?

FD52 DRX is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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