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BG51 LHT

2002 Audi A3

Purple Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,648 mi
Last recorded87,648 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 LHT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 87,648 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 87,648 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left and right (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 87,648 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left and right (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 87,648 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2017 87,648 miles

Centre exhaust bracket is corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2016 86,518 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 78,438 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 72,187 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

clocks intermitantly work

exhaust centre bracket broken off

Fail 13 Jun 2013 72,187 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

clocks intermitantly work

exhaust centre bracket broken off

Pass 13 Jun 2012 67,298 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 63,871 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 63,871 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 61,586 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 58,250 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 52,387 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 42,112 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 42,040 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR ON INSIDE EDGE

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 35,283 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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BG51 LHT is a 2002 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,595cc petrol 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 BG51 LHT, 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 BG51 LHT registered?

BG51 LHT is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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