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FN52 FZD

2002 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

147,422 mi
Last recorded147,422 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 FZD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2013 147,422 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre balding on edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 147,422 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre balding on edge

Pass 18 Jul 2012 137,121 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 137,098 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 126,162 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 126,119 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 120,317 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 120,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 110,093 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 100,306 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 91,939 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 91,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 80,874 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 66,550 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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FN52 FZD is a 2002 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FN52 FZD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FN52 FZD registered?

FN52 FZD is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 5 September 2002.

Is FN52 FZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN52 FZD shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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