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SY02 BBJ

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

56,772 mi
Last recorded56,772 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY02 BBJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 56,772 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 55,668 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 55,668 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 53,322 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017

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

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

Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 51,429 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 51,423 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 47,500 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 47,499 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 43,760 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 43,760 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 37,933 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 37,933 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 37,439 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 37,439 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 34,577 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 34,532 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 31,533 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 28,614 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 25,259 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 21,875 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 18,197 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 15,364 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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SY02 BBJ is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SY02 BBJ, 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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SY02 BBJ is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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