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BD51 DOU

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

142,908 mi
Last recorded142,908 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 DOU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 142,908 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 133,450 miles

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

service brake low nearside rear

Pass 25 Feb 2015 122,181 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 113,009 miles

rear discs corroded and slightly worn

Pass 31 Oct 2013 112,052 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 112,052 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 108,928 miles

wheel bolt covers fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2013 108,927 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

wheel caps fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2013 106,042 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 6 Jan 2012 94,611 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 79,813 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 79,813 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyres poor

Pass 10 Oct 2009 68,841 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 58,430 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 35,781 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 35,781 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 3 Aug 2006 31,586 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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BD51 DOU is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BD51 DOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD51 DOU registered?

BD51 DOU is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 2 January 2002.

Is BD51 DOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD51 DOU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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