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FN52 NWL

2002 Audi A3

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,081 mi
Last recorded175,081 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 NWL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 175,081 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush-borderline pass (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush-borderline pass (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

headlights have poor output-borderline pass

Fail 16 Jan 2017 175,081 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush-borderline pass (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush-borderline pass (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

headlights have poor output-borderline pass

Pass 13 Jan 2016 159,111 miles

engine covers fitted

minor damage to rear bumper

rear brake discs worn

Pass 27 Jan 2015 137,209 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 137,207 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 123,251 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust is very thin & leaking slightly in weld at rear of catalyst

Pass 5 Feb 2013 110,802 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 110,801 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 97,294 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 83,989 miles

rear bumper has slight damage

Pass 9 Feb 2010 74,273 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 64,833 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 102,544 miles

nearside door mirror glass damaged.

Fail 5 Feb 2008 102,544 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside door mirror glass damaged.

Pass 19 Jan 2007 87,488 miles

nearside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2005 75,824 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 NWL is a 2002 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NWL, 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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FN52 NWL is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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