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BG02 OTC

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

173,650 mi
Last recorded173,650 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 OTC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 173,650 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 167,861 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 163,984 miles

both head lamps poor condition

Fail 3 Apr 2015 163,984 miles

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

both head lamps poor condition

Pass 30 Apr 2014 158,997 miles

Child seat fitted to Nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Apr 2014 158,997 miles

Child seat fitted to Nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 151,654 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front pads low

rear pads low

Pass 13 Apr 2012 141,633 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 129,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 129,581 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 117,893 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 117,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 109,672 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 109,672 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front and rear numberplates deteriorating.

n/s/r flexibrake hose slightly loose on support clip.

Pass 23 Apr 2008 104,359 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 104,359 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 94,058 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 94,058 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 73,805 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 73,801 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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 OTC is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OTC, 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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BG02 OTC is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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