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BK52 UYD

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

155,466 mi
Last recorded155,466 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 UYD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 155,466 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 155,466 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Intermediate pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 140,013 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 140,013 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 132,850 miles

nearside washer jet has low pressure.

windscreen has a crack on offside lower part of screen.

Fail 16 Mar 2017 132,850 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres have low tread.

nearside washer jet has low pressure.

windscreen has a crack on offside lower part of screen.

Pass 15 Mar 2016 122,123 miles

low water pressure from nearside washer jet.

various brake pipes are showing signs of slight corrosion.

Pass 20 Feb 2015 114,791 miles

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

rear brake discs are corroded.

Fail 20 Feb 2015 114,791 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brake discs are corroded.

wiper blades look old and worn.

Pass 21 Feb 2014 108,804 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs are corroded.

Fail 21 Feb 2014 108,804 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs are corroded.

Pass 7 Jan 2013 103,933 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 103,933 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front and rear coil springs are showing signs of corrosion.

front brake discs are corroded and worn on inner face.

Pass 22 Dec 2011 98,125 miles

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)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 91,555 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 91,555 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 87,104 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 83,360 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 71,552 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 71,552 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 61,346 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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BK52 UYD is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 BK52 UYD, 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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BK52 UYD is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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