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BG52 DZC

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,587 mi
Last recorded116,587 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 DZC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 116,587 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear Bushes Perished (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 111,926 miles

EML on

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both Rear Lower Arm Bushes Slightly Perished (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both N/S & O/S Dust Covers Slightly Perished (2.2.C.1c)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both N/S & O/S TRE's & Inner Rack Arms have Slight Play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S/R Tyre has Slight Perishing Evident

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil Leak Evident in Engine Area

Rear coil spring corroded Rear Springs Slightly Corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2016 111,926 miles

EML on

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both Rear Lower Arm Bushes Slightly Perished (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both N/S & O/S Dust Covers Slightly Perished (2.2.C.1c)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both N/S & O/S TRE's & Inner Rack Arms have Slight Play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S/R Tyre has Slight Perishing Evident

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil Leak Evident in Engine Area

Rear coil spring corroded Rear Springs Slightly Corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 108,346 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO ONLY 2MM TREAD LEFT.

Fail 16 Apr 2014 104,549 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 104,549 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 100,435 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 100,357 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 94,857 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 89,945 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 85,074 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 85,074 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 83,607 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Jul 2008 75,492 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2008 75,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 66,207 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 60,044 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 DZC is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DZC, 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 BG52 DZC registered?

BG52 DZC is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 9 December 2002.

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