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BG52 DYJ

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,382 mi
Last recorded164,382 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 DYJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 164,382 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine management light illuminated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 164,382 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine management light illuminated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 158,423 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 158,423 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 145,904 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2015 145,904 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 132,234 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 132,234 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 122,462 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 107,262 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 99,228 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 96,024 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 85,843 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 85,843 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2007 69,980 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 DYJ is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DYJ, 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 DYJ is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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