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BD52 DXF

2002 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

164,269 mi
Last recorded164,269 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 DXF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 164,269 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2014 156,964 miles

nearside front cv gaiter splitting ( small end ) - recommend replacing

Fail 29 Nov 2014 156,915 miles

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

n/s outer cv gaiter splitting (small end) - recommend replacing

Pass 19 Nov 2013 148,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Fail 19 Nov 2013 148,634 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre on limit

Pass 29 Nov 2012 143,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Nov 2012 143,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 135,250 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 126,863 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 119,123 miles

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

nearside rear brake slight blinding.

Fail 2 Dec 2009 119,123 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear brake slight blinding.

Pass 5 Nov 2008 111,517 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 111,517 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 93,492 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 71,746 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 54,919 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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BD52 DXF is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel 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 BD52 DXF, 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 BD52 DXF registered?

BD52 DXF is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 28 November 2002.

Is BD52 DXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD52 DXF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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