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FJ52 WOD

2002 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

169,334 mi
Last recorded169,334 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 WOD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 169,334 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake pivot on caliper seized

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 169,155 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake pivot on caliper seized

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 149,987 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both front d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front brake discs (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 149,987 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both front d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front brake discs (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 125,391 miles

Front wipers slightly smear window screen

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Oil dipstick tube broken

Oil leak ()

Radiator damaged

Fail 16 Aug 2016 125,386 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Front wipers slightly smear window screen

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Oil dipstick tube broken

Oil leak ()

Radiator damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2015 117,698 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 117,698 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 104,715 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Aug 2014 104,715 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 89,341 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 83,279 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 77,837 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 71,225 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 71,225 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 63,854 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 57,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jul 2007 47,794 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jul 2006 38,943 miles

front brake discs worn

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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FJ52 WOD is a 2002 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FJ52 WOD, 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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FJ52 WOD is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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