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BT02 BGU

2002 Audi A3

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

204,273 mi
Last recorded204,273 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 BGU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 204,273 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 198,725 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 198,725 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens frosted (1.8.A.1b)

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

front tyre's have uneven wear ADVISE tracking check

Pass 16 Jun 2015 188,268 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 188,268 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 179,892 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 179,892 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 167,120 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 156,470 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 148,495 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 142,246 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 142,246 miles

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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 128,343 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 119,972 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 119,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 108,390 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 92,365 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 73,827 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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BT02 BGU is a 2002 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,781cc 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 BT02 BGU, 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 BT02 BGU registered?

BT02 BGU is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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