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DU52 BWO

2002 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,053 mi
Last recorded117,053 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 BWO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2014 117,053 miles

Condition of exhaust

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight play to steering rack end

Pass 13 Dec 2013 115,990 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

condition of n/s mirror

Pass 22 May 2012 108,634 miles

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

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

airbag light on engine management light on abs light on but no faults

Fail 24 May 2011 102,425 miles

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

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

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

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 May 2011 102,425 miles

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

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

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 May 2010 95,855 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2009 87,584 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 79,290 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front windows tinted

Fail 14 May 2008 78,989 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres slightly fouling inner wheel arches on full steering lock.

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 59,727 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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DU52 BWO is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DU52 BWO, 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 DU52 BWO registered?

DU52 BWO is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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