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FX52 WZW

2002 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

197,845 mi
Last recorded197,845 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 197,845 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 190,762 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 186,405 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 178,259 miles

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover split

Pass 11 Nov 2016 171,611 miles

Offside Front Lower Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 165,203 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 161,885 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 161,881 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 150,899 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 132,544 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 119,156 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 118,694 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 103,765 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 75,944 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

o/s front tyre getting low 3mm

rear axil bushes deteriorated but no excessive movement

Fail 6 Oct 2009 75,944 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

o/s front tyre getting low 3mm

oil level below min !TOPPED UP!

rear axil bushes deteriorated but no excessive movement

Pass 24 Oct 2008 55,230 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 46,354 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 38,010 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 38,010 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 WZW is a 2002 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WZW, 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 WZW registered?

FX52 WZW is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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