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FL52 KVA

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

230,574 mi
Last recorded230,574 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 KVA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 230,574 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 May 2017 221,666 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 201,998 miles

oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2014 171,125 miles

aftermarket exhaust and noise

both front track rod ends have play ,not mot fail

rear coil spring fitted but secured with cable ties

Fail 12 Jul 2014 169,054 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s front drive shaft inner boot split

Pass 7 Jun 2013 142,819 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 129,667 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 129,615 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 124,919 miles

Anti-roll bar 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)

front brake discs worn and corroded on inner faces

nearside front seat belt twisted

Fail 24 Jan 2012 124,919 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Anti-roll bar 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)

front brake discs worn and corroded on inner faces

nearside front seat belt twisted

play in nearside steering rack inner ball joint

Pass 24 Jan 2011 109,803 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn/corroded

play in steering rack inner ball joints nearside and offside.

rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

wipers starting to split

Pass 28 Jan 2010 98,917 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 92,666 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 75,404 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 61,624 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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FL52 KVA is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FL52 KVA, 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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FL52 KVA is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 8 October 2002.

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