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BG52 DYW

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,912 mi
Last recorded112,912 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 112,912 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear inner and outer sills heavily corroded but not gone thought yet

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 110,280 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 104,120 miles

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

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

n/s/f sidelight dim

slight play in steering column

Fail 27 Nov 2012 103,997 miles

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

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

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

engine management warning light on

n/s/f sidelight dim

slight play in steering column

Pass 25 Nov 2011 98,530 miles

air bag light on

exhaust clamps corrode

front and rear brake discs worn

n/s rear outter sill crushed plus corrode

n/s rear wheel arch starting to corrode

Pass 15 Dec 2010 95,134 miles

air bag light on

damaged to n/s rear sill

front Brake discs slightly worn

Fail 8 Dec 2010 95,081 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

air bag light on

damaged to n/s rear sill

front Brake discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Dec 2009 90,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

air bag light on

damaged to n/s rear sill

n/s front and o/s front wishbone bushes starting to crack

Pass 4 Dec 2008 83,296 miles

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

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

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

airbag light on

slight play n/s steering rack arm

Pass 3 Dec 2007 74,541 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2006 69,226 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 58,965 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 58,965 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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 DYW is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BG52 DYW, 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 DYW is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 12 November 2002.

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