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BC51 JXM

2002 Audi A3

Beige Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

66,357 mi
Last recorded66,357 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC51 JXM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 66,357 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 63,178 miles

under tray fitted.

Pass 20 Oct 2015 60,685 miles

oil leak.

Fail 16 Oct 2015 60,685 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

oil leak.

Pass 20 Sep 2014 57,809 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 52,374 miles

both front tyres very low on edges

Fail 27 Jul 2013 52,374 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres very low on edges

Pass 23 Aug 2012 43,932 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 43,928 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2011 36,015 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2011 36,015 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front discs corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2009 24,791 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 24,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 20,693 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 7,999 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 5,445 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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BC51 JXM is a 2002 Audi A3 in Beige with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 BC51 JXM, 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 BC51 JXM registered?

BC51 JXM is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 17 January 2002.

Is BC51 JXM safe to buy?

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