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FY52 ZHA

2002 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

106,065 mi
Last recorded106,065 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 ZHA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 106,065 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 106,065 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 101,029 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 101,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 88,534 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 81,365 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 81,237 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 80,270 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 76,663 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 73,584 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 69,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 63,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 56,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 50,293 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 45,111 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 40,050 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 29,988 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 29,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 21,043 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 ZHA is a 2002 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ZHA, 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 ZHA registered?

FY52 ZHA is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 23 October 2002.

Is FY52 ZHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY52 ZHA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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