MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,527 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle underside has additional underbody protection applied including to all rigid brake pipes and suspension componants
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Vehicle underside has additional underbody protection applied including to all rigid brake pipes and suspension componants
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine - 70% of permissible quantity (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle underside has additional underbody protection applied to suspension components and rigid brake pipes
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine - 70% of permissible quantity (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle underside has additional underbody protection applied to suspension components and rigid brake pipes
Vehicle underside has additional underbody protection applied including to all rigid brake pipes and suspension components
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear flexible brake hose metal sections (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle underside has additional underbody protection applied including to all rigid brake pipes and suspension components
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear flexible brake hose metal sections (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle underside has additional underbody protection applied including to all rigid brake pipes and suspension components
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner cv boot slightly perished
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on arm (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on arm (1.1.11 (c))
various brake pipes undersealed obscuring inspection
vehicle undersealed obscuring inspection of testable items
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Inner cv boot slightly perished
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on arm (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on arm (1.1.11 (c))
various brake pipes undersealed obscuring inspection
vehicle undersealed obscuring inspection of testable items
Various brake flexis are heavilty denso taped up
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Various brake flexis are heavilty denso taped up
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)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Both Front Tyres Perished
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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FD52 NRU is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 FD52 NRU, 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 NRU registered?
FD52 NRU is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 10 October 2002.
Is FD52 NRU safe to buy?
The MOT history for FD52 NRU shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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