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FP52 TJU

2002 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

172,925 mi
Last recorded172,925 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 TJU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 172,925 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 172,909 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 169,727 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 166,600 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 163,769 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 163,769 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 160,486 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 158,670 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 156,902 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 153,876 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 150,053 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 144,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 144,779 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 141,363 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 136,147 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 136,143 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2013 129,752 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 122,527 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 114,550 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre tread worn unevenly

Fail 22 Nov 2011 114,550 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 105,330 miles

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

exhaust middle bracket corroded and insecure

Pass 9 Dec 2009 95,439 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Child seat fitted to nearside front seat making seatbelt inspection limited

Nearside washer jet aim poor

Pass 12 Dec 2008 87,624 miles

puncture in o/s/f tyre. o/s/f tyre 3mm n/s/f tyre 3mm o/s/r tyre 2.0 n/s/r tyre 2.5

Fail 11 Dec 2008 87,623 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

puncture in o/s/f tyre. o/s/f tyre 3mm n/s/f tyre 3mm o/s/r tyre 2.0 n/s/r tyre 2.5

Pass 10 Dec 2007 77,695 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 77,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside front inner driveshaft boot small clip missing.Gaiter insecure.

Fail 2 Dec 2006 66,248 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r tyre feathered inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2006 66,248 miles

n/s/r tyre feathered inner edge

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 TJU is a 2002 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 FP52 TJU, 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 TJU registered?

FP52 TJU is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 12 November 2002.

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