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AY02 WAA

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

167,096 mi
Last recorded167,096 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 WAA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 167,096 miles

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Front Lower suspension arm - rear bush split

headlamp patterns poor

Pass 15 May 2017 162,810 miles

centre exhaust mount adrift

front wipers split

headlamp patterns poor

rear tyres worn and perished

Fail 28 Apr 2017 162,800 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush collapsed (2.4.G.2)

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

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

centre exhaust mount adrift

headlamp patterns poor

rear tyres worn and perished

Pass 28 Apr 2016 158,850 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Apr 2015 153,881 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 153,881 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 149,102 miles

Damage to n/s of vehicle

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust deterioating

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S Front cv boot deterioating

O/S rear brake slightly tight

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

loss of power (no boost from turbo)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 149,098 miles

Detachable tow ball has excessive play at receiver socket (6.6.4a)

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

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

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

Damage to n/s of vehicle

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust deterioating

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S Front cv boot deterioating

O/S rear brake slightly tight

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 139,428 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 139,420 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 132,026 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Apr 2011 122,313 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Apr 2010 105,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bulb out on centre stop lamp

damage to n/s/f & n/s/r doors

under body shields fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2010 105,798 miles

bulb out on centre stop lamp

damage to n/s/f & n/s/r doors

under body shields fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2009 87,643 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 71,471 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 70,933 miles

N/S/R combined brake pipe and hose is slightly corroded.

O/S/R combined brake pipe and hose is slightly corroded.

Slight play in O/S/R anti roll bar link.

Fail 4 Mar 2008 70,933 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S/R combined brake pipe and hose is slightly corroded.

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

O/S/R combined brake pipe and hose is slightly corroded.

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight play in O/S/R anti roll bar link.

Pass 13 Mar 2007 56,159 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge 205/55x16w

Pass 7 Mar 2006 42,650 miles

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

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)

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

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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AY02 WAA is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AY02 WAA, 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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AY02 WAA is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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