MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,466 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
fuel cap seal perished
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT OUTER WINGS ARE POORLY SECURED AT BOTTOM
NEAR SIDE WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE IS WORN
NO AIR BAG TELL TALE
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
SLIGHT PLAY OFF SIDE STEERING RACK END
THE POWER STEERING PUMP IS DAMP
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Inner Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b) DANGEROUS
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT OUTER WINGS ARE POORLY SECURED AT BOTTOM
NEAR SIDE WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE IS WORN
NO AIR BAG TELL TALE
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
SLIGHT PLAY OFF SIDE STEERING RACK END
THE POWER STEERING PUMP IS DAMP
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
N/S/F AND O/S/F WHEEL RIMS ARE DAMAGED
Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
O/S/F STEERING RACK END
THE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINKS ARE WORN
THE POWER STEERING HOSE IS DAMP
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
N/S/F AND O/S/F WHEEL RIMS ARE DAMAGED
Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
O/S/F STEERING RACK END
THE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES ARE WORN
THE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINKS ARE WORN
THE POWER STEERING HOSE IS DAMP
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
front number plate cracked
o/s door mirror cracked
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BG52 DXW is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 BG52 DXW, 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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BG52 DXW is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 1 December 2002.
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