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BU52 OVZ

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,330 mi
Last recorded117,330 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 OVZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 117,330 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 117,330 miles

Registration plate lamp not working x 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 102,120 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 88,557 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 75,070 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 75,070 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 68,509 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 59,663 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 59,663 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 52,857 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 49,910 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 46,288 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 46,288 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 39,740 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 37,244 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 27,622 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 27,608 miles

Offside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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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BU52 OVZ is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BU52 OVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU52 OVZ registered?

BU52 OVZ is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is BU52 OVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 OVZ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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