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BN02 ZHM

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,410 mi
Last recorded113,410 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 ZHM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 113,410 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside rear radius arm bush has incorrect bolt but not affecting security of the bush

Fail 24 May 2019 113,410 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside rear radius arm bush has incorrect bolt but not affecting security of the bush

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 104,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn main axle bush(ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn main axle bush(ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2017 94,362 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 90,275 miles

N/S/R Brake slightly binding

undercovers fitted obscuring some mechanical components

Fail 19 May 2015 86,548 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2015 86,548 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 22 May 2014 81,815 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside/offside front tyres on 3mm wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre on 3mm

offside windscreen washer partially blocked

Pass 16 May 2013 77,728 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame 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 Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre on 3mm

Fail 16 May 2012 73,638 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 16 May 2012 73,638 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 18 May 2011 69,525 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

cover under engine

Pass 12 May 2010 64,660 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 60,418 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 56,381 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 51,374 miles

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Pass 25 May 2006 44,957 miles

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

cover under engine

o/s outer sill damaged

Pass 20 May 2005 40,494 miles

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

cover under engine

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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BN02 ZHM 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 83.3%.

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 BN02 ZHM, 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 BN02 ZHM registered?

BN02 ZHM is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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The MOT history for BN02 ZHM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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