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BG02 OSY

2002 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

166,731 mi
Last recorded166,731 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 OSY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 166,731 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 166,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 144,132 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

front to rear exhuast system corroded and deteriated

rear brake pipes slightly pitted and corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2015 131,989 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 131,989 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 119,630 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 106,698 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 106,688 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 94,895 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 89,535 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 89,535 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 81,776 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 67,603 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 56,588 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 46,263 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 35,249 miles
Pass 20 May 2005 26,025 miles
Pass 20 May 2005 26,025 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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BG02 OSY is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OSY, 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 BG02 OSY registered?

BG02 OSY is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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