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BT02 RHA

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,909 mi
Last recorded117,909 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 RHA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 117,909 miles

30% of high level stop n/w

O/S/F R/MOST WISHBONE BUSH PULLING FROM BOND. n/s/f slight movement

O/S/F TYRE 2.5MM N/S/R TYRE ON LIMIT

corrosion to both rear road springs

front discs very poor, pads approx 2/3 worn

front no. plate very poor

o/s/r tyre cracking in treads

play felt at steering wheel. poss uj, advise further inv.

poor temp o/s mirror

service lamp on

Fail 23 May 2014 117,909 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

30% of high level stop n/w

O/S/F R/MOST WISHBONE BUSH PULLING FROM BOND. n/s/f slight movement

O/S/F TYRE 2.5MM N/S/R TYRE ON LIMIT

corrosion to both rear road springs

front discs very poor, pads approx 2/3 worn

front no. plate very poor

o/s/r tyre cracking in treads

play felt at steering wheel. poss uj, advise further inv.

poor temp o/s mirror

service lamp on

Pass 13 May 2013 108,240 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine oil leaks various

o/s door mirror damaged smaller mirror glass fitted

Fail 1 May 2013 107,787 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine management light on

engine oil leaks various

o/s door mirror damaged smaller mirror glass fitted

o/s wiper blade smearing

smell of fuel in engine bay no leaks found

Pass 9 May 2012 98,993 miles

25% of high level stop n/w

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF REAR AXLE BUSHES, WORN, NOISEY AND SPLIT ON STOP BUFFERS

BOTH FRONT INNER ARB BUSHES WORN, (CAUSE OF KNOCK FROM FRONT) NB. ARB CORRODED

BOTH FRONT REARMOST WISHBONE BUSHES PULLING FROM BOND, ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON

CENTRE EX MOUNT SHEERED WELDS BUT STILL SUPORTED, ADVISE WELD REPAIR

CLUTCH BITES HIGH

O/S/R ROAD SPRING HEAVY CORROSION MID COILS

OIL FILTER LEAKING OIL

REAR TYRES 2.5 MM

advise new wiper blades

eng man lamp on

front reg plate poor

h/lamp lens opaque

o/s/r post and pre axle brake pipes corroding. n/s/r post axle brake pipe corroding

pas feed pipe (pump to rack) weap

sevice lamp on

temp o/s mirror glass

Fail 2 May 2012 98,991 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

25% of high level stop n/w

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF REAR AXLE BUSHES, WORN, NOISEY AND SPLIT ON STOP BUFFERS

BOTH FRONT INNER ARB BUSHES WORN, (CAUSE OF KNOCK FROM FRONT) NB. ARB CORRODED

BOTH FRONT REARMOST WISHBONE BUSHES PULLING FROM BOND, ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON

CENTRE EX MOUNT SHEERED WELDS BUT STILL SUPORTED, ADVISE WELD REPAIR

CLUTCH BITES HIGH

O/S/R CALIPER PARK BRAKE STOP HAS BEEN BENT, SUSPECT CALIPER FAULT

O/S/R ROAD SPRING HEAVY CORROSION MID COILS

OIL FILTER LEAKING OIL

REAR TYRES 2.5 MM

advise new wiper blades

bind on n/s/r brake

eng man lamp on

front reg plate poor

h/lamp lens opaque

long park brake travel

o/s/r post and pre axle brake pipes corroding. n/s/r post axle brake pipe corroding

pas feed pipe (pump to rack) weap

sevice lamp on

temp o/s mirror glass

Pass 12 May 2011 90,104 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 12 May 2011 90,104 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 8 May 2010 79,052 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 67,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 67,139 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 38,582 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 38,582 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 30,266 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 RHA is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BT02 RHA, 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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BT02 RHA is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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