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FX52 JYR

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,586 mi
Last recorded101,586 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 JYR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 101,586 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 98,272 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 94,347 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Aug 2018 94,347 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 94,337 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested due to uneven high idle speed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

front number plate cracked and slightly insecure,offside front back plate rusted.

rear axle beam rusted

Pass 14 Jun 2017 88,120 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 86,192 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 86,192 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 85,815 miles

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

nearside rear brake grabbing slightly

Fail 5 Sep 2014 85,815 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear brake grabbing slightly

Fail 29 Aug 2014 85,636 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 74,231 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 74,231 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 64,524 miles

engine light on

Fail 17 Aug 2011 57,383 miles

Both rear tyres getting perished

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 57,383 miles

Both rear tyres getting perished

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 51,050 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 45,827 miles

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

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 28 Aug 2008 40,306 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 34,615 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 28,827 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 JYR is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FX52 JYR, 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 JYR registered?

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

Is FX52 JYR safe to buy?

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