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FV52 FXE

2002 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

123,540 mi
Last recorded123,540 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 FXE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2021 123,540 miles

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))

Fail 27 Mar 2021 123,540 miles

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))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 115,669 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 115,412 miles

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))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 104,286 miles

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported both (1.1.11 (d) (i))

general under body rust

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2019 104,284 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 100,413 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 100,413 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 95,932 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 95,932 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 90,872 miles

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)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 87,246 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 87,246 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 83,618 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 80,680 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 80,680 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 77,576 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 77,576 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 73,589 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 70,494 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 63,583 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 59,542 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 59,542 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 54,953 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 41,511 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 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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What year was FV52 FXE registered?

FV52 FXE is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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