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WF52 FDL

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,075 mi
Last recorded124,075 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 FDL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 124,075 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 124,075 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 118,507 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 113,796 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 108,334 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 98,993 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 93,722 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 85,298 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 85,288 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 77,647 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 67,535 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 67,530 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 64,007 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 56,739 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 56,739 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 49,890 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 39,542 miles

Front number plate cracked †Engine management light staying on

Pass 13 Dec 2005 29,131 miles

o/s & n/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

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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WF52 FDL is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WF52 FDL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF52 FDL registered?

WF52 FDL is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 20 November 2002.

Is WF52 FDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF52 FDL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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