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FV52 BXN

2002 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

211,537 mi
Last recorded211,537 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 BXN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 211,537 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2018 198,638 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2017 185,490 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 169,926 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 169,876 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Rears (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorating

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 155,665 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 139,674 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 139,674 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 119,205 miles

front exhaust pipe holed

rear suspension coils corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2013 119,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front exhaust pipe holed

rear suspension coils corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2012 109,825 miles

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

o/s/f brake disc inner face poor condition

o/s/r n/s/r tyres stepping on inner edges 225/45/17

Fail 13 Jul 2012 109,825 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s/f brake disc inner face poor condition

o/s/r n/s/r tyres stepping on inner edges 225/45/17

Pass 25 Jun 2011 85,562 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 78,020 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 78,020 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 73,547 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 66,064 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 60,654 miles

both front tyres threequarters worn change soon

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 16 Feb 2006 48,010 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 BXN is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BXN, 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 FV52 BXN registered?

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

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