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BT02 RGZ

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,732 mi
Last recorded138,732 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 RGZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 138,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner wearing off more (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking Brake lever tight operation

Rear Bump stops perished and broken

Sticker on screen

Pass 14 Dec 2015 127,964 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Sticker in screen

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 127,964 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Sticker in screen

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 118,297 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 118,177 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2013 109,564 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 109,462 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 103,657 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 98,507 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear disc corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2010 89,678 miles

nearside inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 25 Jun 2009 78,935 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 81,040 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 81,040 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 58,745 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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BT02 RGZ is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BT02 RGZ, 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 BT02 RGZ registered?

BT02 RGZ is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 6 June 2002.

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