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BD52 TCV

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

155,028 mi
Last recorded155,028 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 TCV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 155,028 miles

Front Number plate cracked

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 155,027 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated BOTH rear hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Number plate cracked

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH rears - going to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 147,373 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 147,370 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 140,623 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 133,579 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 18 Nov 2021 133,579 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 127,302 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 May 2019 122,239 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 115,709 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 115,709 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 114,378 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 110,119 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 110,114 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 106,031 miles

Advise front anti roll bar bushes have slight play

Advise off side front steering rack end has play

Fail 25 Feb 2015 106,031 miles

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

Advise front anti roll bar bushes have slight play

Advise off side front steering rack end has play

Pass 20 Feb 2014 103,598 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 97,458 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 92,903 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 85,871 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 78,543 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2008 70,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2008 70,540 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 60,666 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Nov 2006 51,888 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 TCV is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BD52 TCV, 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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BD52 TCV is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 7 December 2002.

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