MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,540 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust casing deteriorated
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust casing deteriorated
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported both (1.1.11 (d) (i))
general under body rust
under trays fitted
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported both (1.1.11 (d) (i))
general under body rust
under trays fitted
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)
engine and under covers fitted at time of test.
front and rear exhaust, slightly deteriorated
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)
engine and under covers fitted at time of test.
front and rear exhaust, slightly deteriorated
Nearside Rear tyre has small age cracks
Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (3.5.1i)
engine cover and under trays fitted
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear tyre has small age cracks
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (3.5.1i)
engine cover and under trays fitted
engine and under covers fitted at time of test
rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated
rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly both sides (3.7.B.6b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all steel brake pipes are slightly corroded
both front tyres are on 3mm of tread
both rear tyres have small age cracks
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all steel brake pipes are slightly corroded
both front tyres are on 3mm of tread
both rear tyres have small age cracks
Both rear brake discs slightly worn.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated.
Small age cracks to offside rear tyre.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Both rear brake discs slightly worn.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated.
Small age cracks to offside rear tyre.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Both rear brake discs slightly worn.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated.
Small age cracks to offside rear tyre.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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FV52 FXE is a 2002 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 FV52 FXE, 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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FV52 FXE is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 27 November 2002.
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