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BV02 OLB

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

133,480 mi
Last recorded133,480 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 OLB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 133,480 miles

Coil spring corroded All around fronts and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both side Rears corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 131,848 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 131,846 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 127,762 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 122,320 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 119,415 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 111,706 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 107,997 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 105,870 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 97,470 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 87,174 miles

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

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear

both rear brake discs are showing signs of wear

excessive play in off side front inner steering rack joint

near side front tyre is getting low on tread

Pass 7 Nov 2013 76,652 miles

near side front tyre is getting low on tread

near side front tyre slight cuts in tread

play in off side front steering rack joint

slight dampness around power steering pipes

Fail 6 Nov 2012 66,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

nsr tyre starting to perish and crack.

osr tyre starting to perish and crack.

Pass 6 Nov 2012 66,198 miles

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)

nsr tyre starting to perish and crack.

osr tyre starting to perish and crack.

Pass 5 Mar 2012 65,076 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 58,357 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 51,654 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 44,128 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 44,128 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 36,920 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 31,590 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 27,969 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 OLB is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BV02 OLB, 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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BV02 OLB is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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