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FD52 SPV

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

196,450 mi
Last recorded196,450 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 196,450 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 191,320 miles

bonnet raised slightly but lock ed

Pass 3 Mar 2016 180,972 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 180,970 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 168,619 miles

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

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

both rear indicators faded in colour

nearside rear wheel rim distorted

Fail 19 Dec 2014 168,568 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both nearside driveshaft boots have deteriorated but still preventing the ingress of dirt...

both rear indicators have faded in colour

nearside front and offside rear tyre walls are damaged

nearside front suspension lower arm rear bush deteriorated

nearside rear wheel distorted

screen cracked

Pass 13 Dec 2013 155,707 miles

nearside front tyre cracked on inner sidewall

offside rear tyre cracked on inner sidewall

Fail 13 Dec 2013 155,707 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front tyre cracked on inner sidewall

offside rear tyre cracked on inner sidewall

Pass 10 Dec 2012 140,329 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 127,645 miles

Both front brake discs slighty worn

Fail 30 Nov 2011 127,645 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both front brake discs slighty worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Nov 2010 109,727 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 109,727 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 103,203 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 91,518 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2008 91,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 78,293 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 66,574 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 66,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2005 60,436 miles

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

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 SPV is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 SPV, 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 SPV registered?

FD52 SPV is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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