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AJ02 BXO

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

141,287 mi
Last recorded141,287 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 BXO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 141,287 miles

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Fail 27 Jul 2017 141,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2016 135,268 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 135,268 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 May 2015 126,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

has few small chips on the windscreen but no bigger than 10mm

Fail 27 May 2015 126,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

has few small chips on the windscreen but no bigger than 10mm

Pass 24 Jun 2014 119,856 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 119,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 116,341 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2013 116,341 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 108,729 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 106,648 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 103,969 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 97,241 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 13 Feb 2008 80,287 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 80,157 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 80,157 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 72,631 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2006 72,631 miles

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

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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AJ02 BXO is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJ02 BXO, 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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AJ02 BXO is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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