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FX52 VOD

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,798 mi
Last recorded163,798 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 VOD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2021 163,798 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

both front headlight lenses starting to deteriorate discolour

both rear tyres wearing slightly lower on inner edges and cracking deteriorating on sidewalls

crack in bottom of windscreen not in drivers view or a viewing position

n/s/r brake calliper handbrake lever not fully returning to stop

o/s/f brake grabbing binding slightly

o/s/f inner brake pad wearing thin

o/s/r brake calliper handbrake lever not fully returning to stop

o/s/r inner brake pad wearing thin

o/s/r outer handbrake cable starting to deteriorate bunching

slight oil leaks

small chip in a zone

Pass 13 Jan 2020 159,034 miles

front exhaust hanger broken exhaust still secure

headlight images slightly weak lenses deteriorating

n/s and o/s rear brake caliper handbrake levers not fully returning

o/s/r parking brake outer cable starting to bunch slightly

small chip in windscreen a zone

Fail 9 Jan 2020 158,944 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

front exhaust hanger broken exhaust still secure

headlight images slightly weak lenses deteriorating

n/s and o/s rear brake caliper handbrake levers not fully returning

o/s/r parking brake outer cable starting to bunch slightly

small chip in windscreen a zone

Pass 12 Jan 2019 153,122 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 153,111 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 137,606 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 137,588 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 123,393 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 123,392 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 116,430 miles

Nearside Front tyre badly kerb damaged

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 116,427 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front tyre badly kerb damaged

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 110,179 miles

front heaadlamp patterns weak

Pass 23 Dec 2013 102,802 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 94,458 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2012 92,065 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 81,272 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

front discs slightley scorde

Pass 9 Aug 2011 81,272 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

front discs slightley scorde

Pass 14 Jul 2010 69,125 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 58,503 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 58,503 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 50,723 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2007 42,142 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 35,905 miles

This vehicle has been tested as presented as some testable items are concealed by protective covers

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre seems under inflated

Pass 22 Oct 2005 35,688 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight water damage to rear number plate...both front tyres worn on edges.....195/65/15..alloy wheels fitted

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 VOD is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VOD, 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 VOD registered?

FX52 VOD is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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