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FN52 PWJ

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,811 mi
Last recorded105,811 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 105,811 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f & n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 103,815 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 103,815 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.9 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 101,057 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 101,057 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective o/s n/s (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 97,642 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear main brake pipe at flex slightly corroded

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 93,461 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 89,606 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 89,604 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 83,533 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 83,533 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 82,823 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 80,244 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 80,244 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 72,861 miles

front and rear brake discs a bit corroded.

Fail 22 Feb 2011 72,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

front and rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2008 65,832 miles

Both front tyres wearing low.

Rear number plate becoming disfigured.

Fail 30 Oct 2008 65,827 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Both front tyres wearing low.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear number plate becoming disfigured.

Pass 17 Sep 2007 56,868 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Sep 2007 56,868 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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 PWJ is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PWJ, 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 PWJ is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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