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AF02 BDU

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

161,761 mi
Last recorded161,761 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 BDU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2020 161,761 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement round bushes both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 153,530 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 136,705 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 119,651 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 103,889 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 87,016 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 66,356 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 46,350 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 35,195 miles

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

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

wipers smear screen

Pass 22 Feb 2011 32,491 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 29,127 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 26,098 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 26,096 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 23,534 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 20,717 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 16,574 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 16,574 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2005 13,259 miles

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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AF02 BDU is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AF02 BDU, 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 AF02 BDU registered?

AF02 BDU is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 26 March 2002.

Is AF02 BDU safe to buy?

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