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FP52 CSZ

2002 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

158,760 mi
Last recorded158,760 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 CSZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 158,760 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 158,760 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 May 2017 155,131 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 17 May 2016 152,135 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 May 2016 152,135 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 150,415 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 148,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2013 146,094 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise slight play in offside steering track rod

Fail 20 May 2013 146,094 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise slight play in offside steering track rod

Pass 25 Feb 2012 144,838 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2012 144,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 142,483 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 142,478 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 139,838 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 139,838 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 135,692 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 130,159 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 129,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 123,415 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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FP52 CSZ is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FP52 CSZ, 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 FP52 CSZ registered?

FP52 CSZ is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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