MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,341 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear exhuast box rusty
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear exhuast box rusty
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust corroded
nearside front wheel bearing slightly worn
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front door n/s and oo/s glass has a film attached
rear wheels are a different size to the front
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front washer jets req adjusting
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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FY52 BWV is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 FY52 BWV, 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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FY52 BWV is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 21 October 2002.
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