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BV02 OLX

2002 Audi A3

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,205 mi
Last recorded149,205 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 OLX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 149,205 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 149,200 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 140,355 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 133,799 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 126,128 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 118,693 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 109,918 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 8 Dec 2012 109,918 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Nov 2011 105,221 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 101,173 miles

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

front wheel tracking out

Pass 28 Apr 2009 82,297 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 73,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 7 May 2008 73,332 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 71,238 miles

both front tyre wear low.

Pass 3 May 2006 57,559 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

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 OLX is a 2002 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OLX, 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 OLX registered?

BV02 OLX is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 20 May 2002.

Is BV02 OLX safe to buy?

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