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BL02 GWX

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

196,626 mi
Last recorded196,626 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 GWX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2021 196,626 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 194,151 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 187,111 miles

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

x 2 front flexible brake hoses slight perished

Pass 24 Jul 2017 176,323 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 176,323 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 164,820 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items

under guards fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 6 Jul 2015 153,194 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 146,000 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2013 141,267 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 133,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 25 Jul 2011 126,341 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 104,317 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 202,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear brake disc's deteriating

Fail 15 Mar 2010 202,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear brake disc's deteriating

Pass 25 Mar 2009 178,463 miles

moderate wear nearside and offside rear axle mounting bush's

Pass 18 Mar 2008 146,160 miles

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

moderate wear n/s steering rack end

phone holder removed from windscreen prior to test

Pass 26 Mar 2007 117,129 miles

moderate wear n/s steering rack end

Pass 18 Feb 2006 82,899 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2005 71,436 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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BL02 GWX is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BL02 GWX, 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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BL02 GWX is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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