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2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

155,269 mi
Last recorded155,269 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 155,269 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 132,313 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 120,144 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 105,910 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 85,659 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 61,551 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2008 37,173 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 37,173 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 30,923 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 24,957 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 NBA is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NBA, 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 NBA registered?

FN52 NBA is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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The MOT history for FN52 NBA shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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