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AO02 BVS

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,246 mi
Last recorded159,246 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 BVS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 159,246 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 159,245 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front & rear (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 140,715 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 124,793 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 121,705 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 114,512 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 108,282 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre has cut in centre off tread quite deep (cords not showing)

o/s steering arm track rod end & locking nut have possibly had heat applied

Pass 14 May 2010 99,197 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 88,182 miles

brake pipes and ferrules corroded

front discs pitted

front suspension arm bushes perished

front tyres low

front tyres wearing on edges

rear discs corroded and pitted

surface corosion inner and outer sills, front and rear floors, front and rear chassis

surface corrosion suspension components

Fail 14 Apr 2009 88,181 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes and ferrules corroded

front discs pitted

front suspension arm bushes perished

front tyres low

front tyres wearing on edges

rear discs corroded and pitted

surface corosion inner and outer sills, front and rear floors, front and rear chassis

surface corrosion suspension components

Pass 9 Oct 2008 81,976 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2008 81,976 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 81,913 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 69,508 miles

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

the rear number plate is in poor condishion

Pass 7 Jun 2006 59,796 miles

rear number plate lamiate parting

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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AO02 BVS is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel 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 AO02 BVS, 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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AO02 BVS is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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