MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,244 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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)
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)
Rear bumper insecure
Rear bumper insecure
rear bumper bashed
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear bumper insecure
rear bumper bashed
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
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)
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.
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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