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BG52 DXW

2002 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

155,466 mi
Last recorded155,466 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 DXW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 155,466 miles

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)

Fail 9 May 2017 155,461 miles

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 147,961 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 147,934 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 140,903 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 134,249 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2014 134,215 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 126,311 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2013 126,310 miles

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 115,738 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 115,684 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 101,559 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 82,339 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 80,021 miles

front number plate cracked

o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 8 Aug 2008 72,898 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 72,898 miles

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 64,190 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 62,294 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 58,216 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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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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