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AJ52 FKZ

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

188,216 mi
Last recorded188,216 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 FKZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 188,216 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 173,836 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 169,425 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 169,425 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 164,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2013 164,889 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2012 159,057 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 152,963 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 152,960 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 146,720 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 134,119 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 120,969 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 110,955 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 95,345 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 95,345 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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AJ52 FKZ is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AJ52 FKZ, 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 AJ52 FKZ registered?

AJ52 FKZ is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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