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BV52 BKU

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,741 mi
Last recorded150,741 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 BKU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 150,741 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 150,674 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 147,039 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 147,039 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 135,779 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 135,747 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 122,735 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear offside brake disc slightly pitted.

spare tyre under inflated.

Fail 11 Aug 2010 122,408 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear offside brake disc slightly pitted.

spare tyre under inflated.

Pass 27 Aug 2009 111,204 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 98,506 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 84,103 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 71,129 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 71,129 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 71,898 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 71,098 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 71,098 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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BV52 BKU is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BV52 BKU, 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 BV52 BKU registered?

BV52 BKU is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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