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BD02 BKN

2002 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

152,006 mi
Last recorded152,006 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 BKN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 152,006 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 151,157 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 149,896 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 140,414 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 132,227 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 124,077 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)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 117,091 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 117,087 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 111,107 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 104,198 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 102,868 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 102,128 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 99,260 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 97,892 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 96,495 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 96,495 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 94,958 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 BKN is a 2002 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 BKN, 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 BD02 BKN registered?

BD02 BKN is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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