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AP02 JWA

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

196,895 mi
Last recorded196,895 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 JWA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2014 196,895 miles

off side head light dim

slight splitting on near side outer and inner cv boots

Fail 1 Aug 2014 196,893 miles

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

off side head light dim

slight splitting on near side outer and inner cv boots

Pass 28 Jun 2013 186,547 miles

both front tyres wearing thin on inner edges and close to canvas

both rear tyres wearing thin on inner edges

off side wing repeater slightly white

small split in near side cv boot

Pass 28 Jun 2012 172,395 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 172,387 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 153,187 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 140,834 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 130,902 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 130,902 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 125,477 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 107,832 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 95,976 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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AP02 JWA is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AP02 JWA, 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 AP02 JWA registered?

AP02 JWA is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 16 July 2002.

Is AP02 JWA safe to buy?

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