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FV52 FXF

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

154,930 mi
Last recorded154,930 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 FXF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 154,930 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Mar 2017 143,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 143,321 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 133,170 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 122,762 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Mar 2015 122,762 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 112,093 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 112,093 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 102,381 miles

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 20 Feb 2012 91,158 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 85,429 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 78,439 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken, still supporting exhaust.

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 71,545 miles

front brake pads 95 per. worn

front flexi hose o/s cut in rubber

Pass 15 Feb 2008 63,592 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 49,933 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 36,291 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 FXF is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FXF, 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 FXF registered?

FV52 FXF is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is FV52 FXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV52 FXF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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