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FY52 ECX

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

165,355 mi
Last recorded165,355 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 ECX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 165,355 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 165,355 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 133,097 miles

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)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 133,052 miles

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)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 106,966 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 106,966 miles

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)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 85,652 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f wing mirror slight damage to glass

rear section of exhaust deteriorated

Fail 23 Oct 2012 85,652 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 78,666 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 73,694 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 73,694 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 66,883 miles

tempory repair to sharp edge on front bumper - please note this is only a tempory repair and will need replacement / repair

Fail 27 Oct 2009 66,883 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 60,604 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2008 60,604 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 50,995 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 38,626 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 28,721 miles

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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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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