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VE02 BJZ

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

238,460 mi
Last recorded238,460 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE02 BJZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 238,460 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 224,576 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 210,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside front shock absorber damp

rear axle bushes weak and starting to split

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2015 209,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside front shock absorber damp

rear axle bushes weak and starting to split

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2014 191,101 miles

exhaust pipe blowing slightly

offside & nearside front wishbone inner bushes splitting

offside rear childseat installed not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Aug 2013 179,889 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both body sills damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2012 169,260 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 154,104 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 154,104 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 138,996 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 138,996 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 123,868 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 111,450 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 111,450 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 103,786 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 89,867 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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VE02 BJZ is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VE02 BJZ, 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 VE02 BJZ registered?

VE02 BJZ is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 8 July 2002.

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