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FV52 HGU

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,293 mi
Last recorded127,293 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 HGU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2013 127,293 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 127,293 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 122,009 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 113,882 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 99,696 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

air bag light on

heat sheild loose on front exhaust at cat

nearside wiper arm needs adjusted

rear reg plate starting to delaminate

Fail 18 Dec 2009 99,696 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

air bag light on

engine oil low

heat sheild loose on front exhaust at cat

nearside wiper arm needs adjusted

rear reg plate starting to delaminate

Pass 17 Dec 2008 93,817 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 88,959 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 78,963 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 72,888 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 72,888 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 72,888 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 HGU is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HGU, 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 HGU registered?

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

Is FV52 HGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV52 HGU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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