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DE52 BWD

2002 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

268,456 mi
Last recorded268,456 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 BWD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 268,456 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 268,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 268,133 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 268,132 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 267,684 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 267,676 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2020 256,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 234,081 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 213,419 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack (8.3.1d)

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

brake pedel slight spongy

Pass 10 Mar 2017 203,900 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 203,900 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 182,096 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil level low

Pass 10 Mar 2015 159,603 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn very low on inner edges

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 138,686 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 138,686 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 122,276 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

chip in screen

rear discs worn

Fail 12 Mar 2013 122,274 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

chip in screen

rear discs worn

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 106,011 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 85,596 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 60,167 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 60,167 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 48,553 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 48,553 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 36,652 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 28,075 miles

Front Offside Tyre Worn On The Inside - JUST LEGAL

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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DE52 BWD is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DE52 BWD, 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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DE52 BWD is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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