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DF51 BFK

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

120,681 mi
Last recorded120,681 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 BFK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 120,681 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 118,074 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 118,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 110,491 miles

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

eml illuminated

Pass 4 Aug 2016 102,752 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2015 95,276 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded And offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear tyre has nail in

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 95,276 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded And offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear tyre has nail in

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 92,827 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 92,685 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 90,131 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 86,033 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 70,925 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 73,486 miles

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

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

n/s handbrake cable damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2010 73,486 miles

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

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

n/s handbrake cable damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2009 68,336 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s handbrake cable guide missing

Fail 20 Mar 2009 68,333 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s handbrake cable guide missing

Pass 27 Mar 2008 63,274 miles

n/s/park brake cable outer startin g to split

rear brake discs corroded on inner surface

Pass 14 Mar 2007 56,312 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 50,990 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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DF51 BFK is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DF51 BFK, 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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DF51 BFK is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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