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BG52 XGM

2002 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,116 mi
Last recorded120,116 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 XGM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 120,116 miles

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

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

Offside Front drive shaft appears to have a leak from seal

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 120,114 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front drive shaft appears to have a leak from seal

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 111,852 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 111,806 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both rear (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 104,605 miles

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

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

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)

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Feb 2015 104,603 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)

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)

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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)

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2014 96,593 miles

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

engine manangement lamp on

Fail 11 Mar 2014 96,572 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

engine manangement lamp on

Pass 27 Mar 2013 90,287 miles

BOTH rear tyres wall shows crackes & N/S/F tyre wall also shows crackes

N/S/Front seat folding lever broken

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 90,287 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

BOTH rear tyres wall shows crackes & N/S/F tyre wall also shows crackes

Exhaust top heat shield not secured needs fasting

N/S/Front seat folding lever broken

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 83,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

engine management light on

Pass 23 Feb 2011 74,938 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 74,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1 ltr of oil added for test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

slight brake bind n/s/r brake

Pass 30 Jan 2010 65,475 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 56,708 miles

oil breather pipes split

windows tinted (poss over 75% on rear windows)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 49,833 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 49,832 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front pads worn low

o/s front and both rear tyres 2mm

Fail 13 Dec 2006 41,512 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 41,512 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 29,516 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 29,516 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 XGM is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XGM, 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 XGM is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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