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BD02 AYG

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,063 mi
Last recorded134,063 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 AYG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 134,063 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 134,050 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 129,012 miles

Front sub frame slightly damaged offside around suspension rear most bush

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 128,460 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 123,654 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 119,330 miles

Advise n/s/r tyre outer parts of tread scrubbed

Fail 8 Nov 2014 119,330 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Advise n/s/r tyre outer parts of tread scrubbed

Pass 9 Oct 2013 111,763 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 111,763 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 104,518 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 100,711 miles

Advise o/s/r tyre inner tread on 1.6mm

Pass 14 Sep 2010 93,022 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

nearside rear light lens cracked

Fail 14 Sep 2010 93,020 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

nearside rear light lens cracked

Pass 11 Sep 2009 87,348 miles

1 LED in the 3rd high level brake light is out, but at least 50% of the light is working.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 80,596 miles

Dip beam aim adjusted.

Front brakes are out of ballance.

Nearside front tyre is worn at centers close to wear bars.

Pass 6 Sep 2007 65,166 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 47,800 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 41,108 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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BD02 AYG is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BD02 AYG, 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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BD02 AYG is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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