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BV02 OGZ

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,475 mi
Last recorded120,475 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 OGZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 120,475 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 115,880 miles

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

Oil leak ()

esp light on

Fail 2 Jul 2016 115,880 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door (6.1.C.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)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

esp light on

Pass 25 Apr 2015 103,906 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear shock absorbers weak

Fail 25 Apr 2015 103,906 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 17 Apr 2014 90,491 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 90,491 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 83,527 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

centre exhaust mount broken.

Pass 13 Apr 2012 77,485 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

center exhaust loose

Fail 13 Apr 2012 77,482 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

center exhaust loose

Pass 11 Apr 2011 70,869 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 64,298 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 56,332 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 47,937 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 39,879 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 31,805 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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BV02 OGZ is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BV02 OGZ, 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 BV02 OGZ registered?

BV02 OGZ is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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