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BT02 RHJ

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,295 mi
Last recorded101,295 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 RHJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 101,295 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 95,829 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 91,234 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 85,574 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 85,516 miles

Front and rear discs and pads worn.

Fail 14 May 2010 85,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front and rear discs and pads worn.

Pass 19 May 2009 73,925 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 63,098 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 53,620 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 53,618 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

damage to nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Nov 2006 53,300 miles

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

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

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 RHJ is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RHJ, 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 RHJ registered?

BT02 RHJ is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is BT02 RHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT02 RHJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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