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FN52 FZP

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

153,161 mi
Last recorded153,161 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 FZP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 153,161 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 133,274 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes, both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 121,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 121,968 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 May 2015 114,557 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 107,949 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2013 101,089 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 94,212 miles

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

both rear tyres side walls perished

Pass 25 May 2011 86,041 miles

Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 71,508 miles

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

near side bumper cracked n/s rea lens is cracked

Pass 4 Nov 2008 55,209 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 44,352 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 34,672 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 26,317 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 FZP is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FN52 FZP, 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 FN52 FZP registered?

FN52 FZP is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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