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FP52 VPW

2002 Audi A3

Purple Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,244 mi
Last recorded140,244 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 VPW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 140,244 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2015 140,244 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2014 126,575 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 126,575 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 124,253 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 124,253 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 121,932 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 1 Aug 2011 111,129 miles

Rear bumper insecure

rear bumper bashed

Fail 28 Jul 2011 111,129 miles

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

Rear bumper insecure

rear bumper bashed

Pass 7 Jul 2010 95,846 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 95,843 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Upper coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

driver s side front seat does not go forward

offside and nearside front inne disc corroded

offside rear bumper damaged

Pass 13 May 2009 80,401 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 80,401 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 64,759 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall is slightly damaged.

Pass 6 Oct 2006 45,352 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 33,452 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 VPW is a 2002 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VPW, 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 VPW registered?

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

Is FP52 VPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP52 VPW shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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