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AF52 FRT

2002 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

147,725 mi
Last recorded147,725 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 FRT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 147,725 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 146,245 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 146,089 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 143,475 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 143,475 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 138,588 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Hub (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 131,963 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 131,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 117,541 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside main to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Apr 2017 117,541 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside main to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 109,835 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 May 2015 100,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre inner edge/sidewall staring to split/open up

o/s/f tyre 3m

rear seat folded down at time of test and unable to test seat belts

Pass 8 May 2014 94,749 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 93,017 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 82,446 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 82,446 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 72,935 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 62,092 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 58,922 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 54,410 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 54,405 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 49,573 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 44,671 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 36,423 miles

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

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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AF52 FRT is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AF52 FRT, 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 AF52 FRT registered?

AF52 FRT is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is AF52 FRT safe to buy?

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