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FN52 NWX

2002 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,278 mi
Last recorded173,278 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 NWX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 173,278 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 171,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 171,244 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit K =1 .76 max. is 0.9 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2013 169,547 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 161,388 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 149,387 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 149,387 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 141,572 miles

N/S/F STEERING TRACK ROD SLIGHT PLAY .

Fail 13 Nov 2009 141,572 miles

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

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

N/S/F STEERING TRACK ROD SLIGHT PLAY .

Pass 14 Nov 2008 119,800 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 98,724 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 75,906 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 50,511 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 50,511 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front discs worn

rear axle bushes worn slight play

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 NWX is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 NWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FN52 NWX registered?

FN52 NWX is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 25 November 2002.

Is FN52 NWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN52 NWX shows 14 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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