MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,355 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
engine covers and undertrays fitted , unable to inspect covered items
rear exhaust box deterioated
slight damage to o/s/f wing mirror glass
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
engine covers and undertrays fitted , unable to inspect covered items
rear exhaust box deterioated
slight damage to o/s/f wing mirror glass
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/f wing mirror slight damage to glass
rear section of exhaust deteriorated
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
o/s/f wing mirror slight damage to glass
rear section of exhaust deteriorated
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
note; under trays and engine over trays fitted - unable to inspect concealed items
slight damage to o/s/f wing mirror
window wipers blades may soon need replacement
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
tempory repair to sharp edge on front bumper - please note this is only a tempory repair and will need replacement / repair
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear reg plate slightly deteriorated
small cut in o/s/r tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear reg plate slightly deteriorated
small cut in o/s/r tyre
thorn in side wall of o/s/f tyre adivise attention
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FY52 ECX is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 FY52 ECX, 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 FY52 ECX registered?
FY52 ECX is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 15 November 2002.
Is FY52 ECX safe to buy?
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