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BG02 HNJ

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

174,961 mi
Last recorded174,961 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 HNJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 174,961 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 155,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

Pass 13 Mar 2012 144,714 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 130,106 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 124,089 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 111,631 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 111,629 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2008 101,354 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 80,359 miles

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

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

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)

vehicle fitted with front under trays at time of test

Fail 18 May 2007 80,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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)

vehicle fitted with front under trays at time of test

Pass 12 May 2006 66,320 miles

offside rear tyre has a small cut in outer side wall

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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BG02 HNJ is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BG02 HNJ, 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 BG02 HNJ registered?

BG02 HNJ is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 27 May 2002.

Is BG02 HNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG02 HNJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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