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VN52 FYP

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

167,347 mi
Last recorded167,347 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 FYP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 167,347 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine cover fitted

Engine management warning light stays on

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 167,347 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine cover fitted

Engine management warning light stays on

Pass 28 Nov 2015 163,449 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2015 163,449 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 153,403 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 153,401 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 140,557 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 140,519 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 129,852 miles

chip in screen

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 129,829 miles

Offside 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)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

chip in screen

Pass 7 Nov 2011 120,008 miles

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

front brake discs corroded and worn

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 15 Nov 2010 113,998 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 105,753 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 100,516 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 100,516 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 8 Nov 2007 86,707 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 86,707 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 74,893 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 55,822 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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VN52 FYP is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 VN52 FYP, 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 VN52 FYP registered?

VN52 FYP is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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The MOT history for VN52 FYP shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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