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FX52 KXV

2002 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

206,687 mi
Last recorded206,687 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 KXV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 206,687 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 206,687 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Passenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that exhaust fumes lead to a danger to health of persons on board (6.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2019 193,519 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 193,519 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2016 181,406 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 181,406 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 169,659 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 169,659 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 155,550 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 142,125 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear no. plate deteriating

Pass 28 Jul 2012 130,240 miles

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

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

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

both front headlamps misty just met beam image

rear discs corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2012 130,240 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Inner Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both front headlamps misty just met beam image

rear discs corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2011 119,412 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 106,196 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

corrosion on rear brake discs

front exhaust to kat

Pass 5 Nov 2008 98,991 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 88,762 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

large cover over engine giving restricted views

large undertray fitted giving restricted views

Fail 25 Oct 2007 88,747 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

large cover over engine giving restricted views

large undertray fitted giving restricted views

Pass 18 Jul 2006 73,827 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 KXV is a 2002 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 KXV, 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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FX52 KXV is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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