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BK52 UYM

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

84,454 mi
Last recorded84,454 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 UYM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 84,454 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underbody corrosion at rear

Fail 11 Oct 2023 84,453 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underbody corrosion at rear

Pass 9 Dec 2021 79,164 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 79,159 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended No access to rear seat belts or seats. (7.1.2 (d))

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened Suspension lowered. Vehicle lower. Un-able to carry out Roller Brake Test. Decellerator Brake Test only . (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Stickers in drivers view. (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 72,067 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 70,781 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 70,780 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both headlights sun damaged and emitting no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 68,674 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 65,856 miles

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2016 63,238 miles

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2015 60,625 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 57,345 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 57,345 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front wipers slight smearing

Pass 27 Aug 2013 55,336 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 53,302 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 50,163 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 47,257 miles

drivers seat belt slow to retract

rear number plate starting to bubble

Pass 25 Aug 2009 43,866 miles

Rear number plate is deteriorating.

Pass 2 Sep 2008 39,417 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 33,294 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 33,187 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s+n/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Aug 2006 28,285 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 UYM is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BK52 UYM, 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 BK52 UYM registered?

BK52 UYM is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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