MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,798 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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))
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)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front tyre badly kerb damaged
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
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)
front heaadlamp patterns weak
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
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
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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)
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
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
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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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FX52 VOD is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 13 September 2002.
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