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BN52 KMV

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

146,516 mi
Last recorded146,516 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 KMV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 146,516 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 140,217 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 138,788 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer cv boot deteriorated slightly

Fail 24 Jul 2021 138,788 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer cv boot deteriorated slightly

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 137,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 134,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 134,422 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 130,212 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

tyres close to wear bars

Fail 23 Jan 2018 130,178 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

tyres close to wear bars

Pass 24 Jan 2017 124,865 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 119,964 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 114,031 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 108,104 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 108,042 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 101,602 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 93,226 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres slightly worn

srs light on

Pass 14 Oct 2010 84,978 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 77,803 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 77,794 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 67,654 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 57,561 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 57,553 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 48,454 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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BN52 KMV is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 BN52 KMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN52 KMV registered?

BN52 KMV is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is BN52 KMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 KMV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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