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AE52 BHV

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

64,451 mi
Last recorded64,451 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 BHV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2013 64,451 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 57,379 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 55,211 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 51,277 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 48,374 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 45,565 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 45,538 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 32,915 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 30,985 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 25,627 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2005 25,627 miles

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

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

Offside 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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AE52 BHV is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AE52 BHV, 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 AE52 BHV registered?

AE52 BHV is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is AE52 BHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 BHV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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