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FJ52 WOH

2002 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

144,516 mi
Last recorded144,516 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 WOH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 144,516 miles

Corrosion and damage to sills

Sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2024 139,506 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 134,934 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 128,020 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 120,440 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 114,874 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 114,874 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 110,603 miles

oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2018 101,918 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 100,414 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 95,460 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 95,460 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 91,908 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 91,908 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 77,188 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 62,215 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2007 62,215 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 46,507 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 37,128 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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FJ52 WOH is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FJ52 WOH, 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 FJ52 WOH registered?

FJ52 WOH is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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