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ET51 BAA

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,320 mi
Last recorded129,320 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 BAA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 129,320 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 129,320 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 118,990 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 111,537 miles

rear brake pads on minimum rear discs worn

Fail 7 May 2014 111,493 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pads on minimum rear discs worn

Pass 28 Mar 2013 104,768 miles

engine managementlight on

Pass 31 Mar 2012 97,113 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 90,331 miles

both rears and nearside front wheels buckled

engine management light on , close to maximum lambda limit

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 19 Mar 2011 90,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rears and nearside front wheels buckled

engine management light on , close to maximum lambda limit

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 13 Mar 2010 83,931 miles

rear axle bushes weak

slight play in front inner anti-roll bar rubbers

Pass 9 Mar 2009 77,822 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 69,080 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 69,069 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 58,882 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 43,477 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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ET51 BAA is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ET51 BAA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET51 BAA registered?

ET51 BAA is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is ET51 BAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET51 BAA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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