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DE02 BOJ

2002 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

87,824 mi
Last recorded87,824 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 BOJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 87,824 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

engine light illuminated

Pass 9 May 2018 82,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 May 2017 74,781 miles

Central exhaust mounting bracket insecure from exhaust "exhaust still supported"

Front number plate cracked

engine management light staying on

Fail 5 May 2017 74,781 miles

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

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

Central exhaust mounting bracket insecure from exhaust "exhaust still supported"

Front number plate cracked

engine management light staying on

Pass 21 Apr 2016 66,379 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)

Offside Front wiper end split

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

bonnet damaged

Fail 15 Apr 2016 66,376 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Offside Front wiper end split

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

bonnet damaged

Pass 8 May 2015 55,082 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 55,082 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 1 May 2014 47,097 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 43,106 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres perrished

rear brake pads worn

Pass 8 May 2012 35,274 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine idling lump (bg44k)

exhaust slightly corroded

under body corrosion

uneven wear on front tyres

Pass 7 May 2011 27,893 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 21,933 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 20,617 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 18,816 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 17,355 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 16,347 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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DE02 BOJ is a 2002 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DE02 BOJ, 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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DE02 BOJ is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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