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BC02 YXV

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

160,839 mi
Last recorded160,839 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC02 YXV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 3 Oct 2025 160,839 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all 4 c.v boots perished

Pass 18 Oct 2024 153,748 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 143,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 132,119 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Axle covered in underseal

Pass 14 Sep 2021 122,270 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 113,911 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft gaiter deteriorated

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 110,963 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 108,139 miles

Slight exhaust blow from downpipe

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2017 102,963 miles

slight blow from exhaust(emmisions not affected)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 99,034 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 90,482 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 82,654 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

front tyres close to limit

Pass 28 Mar 2014 73,988 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 64,617 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 55,175 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 47,163 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 41,832 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 37,994 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 33,942 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 28,406 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 23,199 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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BC02 YXV is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BC02 YXV, 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 BC02 YXV registered?

BC02 YXV is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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