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FN52 NEF

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

11,100 mi
Last recorded11,100 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2013 11,100 miles

wear / cracking to rear tyres -- n/s sill beginning to corrode at rear -- front suspension lowered

Fail 24 Jun 2013 110,449 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

wear / cracking to rear tyres -- n/s sill beginning to corrode at rear -- front suspension lowered

Pass 21 May 2012 100,787 miles

Slight play in front anti roll bar bushes.

Windscreen damaged.

Windscreen wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly.

Pass 26 May 2011 95,593 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2010 88,380 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 48,200 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 48,200 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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 NEF is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NEF, 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 NEF registered?

FN52 NEF is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 4 September 2002.

Is FN52 NEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN52 NEF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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