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FD52 OJM

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

104,459 mi
Last recorded104,459 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 OJM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 104,459 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 98,190 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 96,373 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 96,373 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 95,203 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 95,196 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 90,115 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 84,565 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 79,458 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slightly tight brake felt by hand/ not picked up on rollers

Pass 27 Sep 2012 79,458 miles

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

slightly tight brake felt by hand/ not picked up on rollers

Pass 1 Oct 2011 73,269 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 69,346 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 69,345 miles

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

O/S Inner cv gaitor insecure

Pass 20 Oct 2009 64,612 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 64,612 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 56,617 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 49,254 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 49,253 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2006 41,448 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 41,448 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 OJM is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OJM, 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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FD52 OJM is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 6 November 2002.

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