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BL02 LCO

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

140,574 mi
Last recorded140,574 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 140,574 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Jun 2017 140,574 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken off (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour has coating or product on lense (1.5.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour has coating or product on lense (1.5.1d)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 134,068 miles

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

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Nearside Front tyre cracked/perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre cracked/perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

brake pad sensor damaged/broken

clip missing from inner c.v boot

engine cover and under-tray fitted obscuring components

exhaust bracket broken exhaust system still secure

oil leak

slight play in inner rack ends

Fail 11 Apr 2016 133,994 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Nearside Front tyre cracked/perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre cracked/perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

brake pad sensor damaged/broken

clip missing from inner c.v boot

engine cover and under-tray fitted obscuring components

exhaust bracket broken exhaust system still secure

oil leak

slight play in inner rack ends

Pass 11 Apr 2015 127,399 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

brake pad warning lamp on

centre exhaust hanger broken

Fail 28 Mar 2015 127,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

brake pad warning lamp on

centre exhaust hanger broken

Pass 16 Apr 2014 119,761 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 113,438 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 108,513 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Apr 2012 108,513 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2011 98,664 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 96,353 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)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 91,471 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 91,471 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 81,527 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 72,559 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 61,295 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 47,268 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 LCO is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LCO, 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 LCO is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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