MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,534 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
offside track rod slightly bent
Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear silencer bracket corroded
Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
traction control light on.
Front brake application slightly uneven
Front brake disc inner faces in poor condition
N/s rear seatbelt clasp casing missing
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear no.plate starting to deteriorate
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front brake application slightly uneven
Front brake disc inner faces in poor condition
N/s rear seatbelt clasp casing missing
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear no.plate starting to deteriorate
RETEST previous fail items only checked - previous advisories apply
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
nearside front seat belt stalk casing missing
Centre exhaust section weld broken becoming insecure
N/S/F seat belt clasp cover missing
O/S mirror cracked
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FN52 NDE is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 NDE, 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 NDE registered?
FN52 NDE is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2002.
Is FN52 NDE safe to buy?
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