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FD52 LVF

2002 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,331 mi
Last recorded96,331 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 LVF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 96,331 miles

Front Registration plate is cracked

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 88,395 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 88,395 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 84,352 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 84,347 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 77,228 miles

Both front tyres have cracks on sidewalls

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 16 May 2013 77,228 miles

Both front tyres have cracks on sidewalls

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2012 70,580 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Nov 2010 60,157 miles

both front bottom arm bushes have slight movement

both rear tyres deteriorated

both reart axle bushes worn

rear discs worn

Fail 29 Nov 2010 60,157 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

both front bottom arm bushes have slight movement

both rear tyres deteriorated

both reart axle bushes worn

rear discs worn

Pass 7 Dec 2009 54,414 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 47,518 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 39,662 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 31,930 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 24,524 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 LVF is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FD52 LVF, 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 LVF registered?

FD52 LVF is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 6 December 2002.

Is FD52 LVF safe to buy?

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