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BU52 ASX

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,045 mi
Last recorded81,045 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 ASX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 81,045 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 81,045 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 72,747 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 68,797 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 23 Aug 2018 68,797 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 6 Feb 2017 66,086 miles

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

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

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

engine light on

Fail 6 Feb 2017 66,086 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine light on

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 61,684 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 61,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 54,977 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2015 54,977 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2013 48,995 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 42,645 miles

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

front discs slightly pitted

Pass 24 Aug 2011 35,497 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 35,497 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 30,151 miles

Front brake pads ON LIMIT

Rear brake pads ON LIMIT

Slight exhaust blow centre joint

Fail 13 Aug 2009 25,925 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 25,925 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 20,715 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 29 Aug 2007 17,192 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 14,421 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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BU52 ASX is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BU52 ASX, 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 BU52 ASX registered?

BU52 ASX is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is BU52 ASX safe to buy?

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