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BT52 CDE

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,004 mi
Last recorded146,004 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 CDE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 146,004 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 135,500 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 122,230 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 122,230 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 109,151 miles

Offside rear tyre cracked/perished on sidewalls

Rear brake discs are rusty

Rubber steering and suspension dust covers are deteriorated

Fail 31 Mar 2016 109,151 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear tyre cracked/perished on sidewalls

Rear brake discs are rusty

Rubber steering and suspension dust covers are deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2015 101,351 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2015 101,351 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 96,681 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 89,927 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 82,759 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 73,903 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 67,187 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Jan 2008 53,040 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 53,040 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 37,515 miles

rear brake pads very low!

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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BT52 CDE is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT52 CDE, 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 BT52 CDE registered?

BT52 CDE is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 10 December 2002.

Is BT52 CDE safe to buy?

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