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FN52 NBF

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,261 mi
Last recorded107,261 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 107,261 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 105,923 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 103,507 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 103,505 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2015 102,667 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside front tyre worn bald inner edge

Fail 12 May 2015 102,664 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

offside front tyre worn bald inner edge

Pass 22 May 2014 92,747 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 92,742 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 89,797 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 84,621 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 84,618 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2011 81,272 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 77,142 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 71,036 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 65,162 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 60,127 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 52,281 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 45,112 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 NBF is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NBF, 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 NBF registered?

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

Is FN52 NBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN52 NBF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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