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FV52 BXM

2002 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,300 mi
Last recorded119,300 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 BXM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 119,300 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 115,525 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 107,642 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 107,642 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 100,601 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 100,601 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 93,061 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 78,256 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 75,895 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 68,598 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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FV52 BXM is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FV52 BXM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV52 BXM registered?

FV52 BXM is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 21 November 2002.

Is FV52 BXM safe to buy?

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