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FX52 ECF

2002 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

193,342 mi
Last recorded193,342 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 ECF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 193,342 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 193,342 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 180,675 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 180,180 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 171,332 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 161,082 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 150,825 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 139,844 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 139,842 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 127,704 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 127,702 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 115,029 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 115,029 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 101,483 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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FX52 ECF is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 FX52 ECF, 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 FX52 ECF registered?

FX52 ECF is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is FX52 ECF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX52 ECF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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