CarVerify

Free Car Check

BG52 OTE

2002 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,697 mi
Last recorded96,697 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 96,697 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 90,909 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 82,923 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 75,168 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 66,178 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 66,175 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 56,176 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 47,632 miles

engine management light on

o/s/r hand brake low

Pass 18 Nov 2009 41,106 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Nov 2009

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/S/R HAND BRAKE LOW

Fail 14 Oct 2008 36,129 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front wipers slightly worn

Pass 14 Oct 2008 36,129 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front wipers slightly worn

Fail 13 Oct 2008 36,112 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

child seats fitted to offside rear and nearside rear

Pass 20 Oct 2007 28,950 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Nov 2006 23,081 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2006 23,081 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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
Full Audi A3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BG52 OTE is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BG52 OTE?

You can check the full history of BG52 OTE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BG52 OTE registered?

BG52 OTE is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 13 November 2002.

Is BG52 OTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG52 OTE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG52 OTE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BG52 OTE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.