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BP02 ZFZ

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,130 mi
Last recorded101,130 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 ZFZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 101,130 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Feb 2016 96,553 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 96,353 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported on joint, (7.1.1)

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases on joint , (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 87,297 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 78,162 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 75,996 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 75,471 miles

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)

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

exhaust corroded

metal brakepipes slightly corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2013 75,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

exhaust corroded

metal brakepipes slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2012 69,911 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 65,333 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 60,652 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 60,652 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 53,834 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 46,600 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 46,600 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 40,183 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 32,904 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)

Fail 20 Jun 2006 32,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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BP02 ZFZ is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol 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 BP02 ZFZ, 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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BP02 ZFZ is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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