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BU52 OWP

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,426 mi
Last recorded127,426 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 OWP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2012 127,426 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 168,776 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 168,776 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 164,231 miles

nsr tyre low

nsr tyre starting to crack

Fail 16 Jul 2010 164,231 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

nsr tyre low

nsr tyre starting to crack

Pass 10 Jul 2009 142,900 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate damage

Pass 23 Jan 2008 114,938 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 92,131 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 OWP is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BU52 OWP, 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 BU52 OWP registered?

BU52 OWP is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is BU52 OWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 OWP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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