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DE52 FPU

2002 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2002 Audi A3 Diesel 1896cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 186,093 miles on the clock, averaging 7,634 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DE52 FPU

MOT Status
Due date passed
186,093
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,634

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading186,093 miles
Reading date
Miles last year28
Average per year7,634
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DE52 FPU 109k128k148k167k186k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage186,093 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage186,065 miles
Since last MOT+25,088 miles
PASS
Mileage160,977 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,977 miles
Since last MOT+22,229 miles
PASS
Mileage138,748 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,748 miles
PASS
Mileage207,637 miles
Since last MOT+877 miles
FAIL
Mileage206,760 miles
Since last MOT+15,078 miles
PASS
Mileage191,682 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage191,682 miles
Since last MOT+13,251 miles
PASS
Mileage178,431 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage178,431 miles
Since last MOT+17,074 miles
PASS
Mileage161,357 miles
Since last MOT+28,097 miles
PASS
Mileage133,260 miles
Since last MOT+1,559 miles
PASS
Mileage131,701 miles
Since last MOT+8,982 miles
PASS
Mileage122,719 miles
Since last MOT+13,689 miles
PASS
Mileage109,030 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 FPU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeDE — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About DE52 FPU

What car is DE52 FPU?

DE52 FPU is a blue Audi A3, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chester in 2002.

What is the mileage of DE52 FPU?

The last recorded mileage for DE52 FPU was 186,093 miles, recorded on 23 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DE52 FPU passed its MOT?

DE52 FPU has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 23 Nov 2016.

Is DE52 FPU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DE52 FPU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is DE52 FPU?

DE52 FPU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.