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BP51 KFF

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

167,319 mi
Last recorded167,319 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 KFF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 167,319 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

font bumper damaged.

Pass 17 Aug 2017 160,693 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre radial cracks outer

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsr bumper slightly damaged

Fail 17 Aug 2017 160,693 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre radial cracks outer

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsr bumper slightly damaged

Pass 22 Jun 2016 154,462 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Axle bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 154,462 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working O/S,N/S (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 150,163 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front bumper insecure

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front exhaust mount slightly corroded

rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2013 150,163 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front exhaust mount slightly corroded

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2012 134,573 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear discs corroded all round.

Pass 2 Nov 2011 124,242 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 124,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2011 118,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 118,265 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 114,094 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 99,615 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 position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

air bag light on

Pass 16 Nov 2009 99,615 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)

air bag light on

Pass 1 Nov 2008 87,934 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 87,934 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 74,784 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 74,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 70,562 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 56,822 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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BP51 KFF is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BP51 KFF, 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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BP51 KFF is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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