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AP02 JWF

2002 Audi A3

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

130,894 mi
Last recorded130,894 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 JWF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 130,894 miles

Offside wishbone rear bush starting to split.

Fail 2 Feb 2016 130,892 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside wishbone rear bush starting to split.

Pass 17 Feb 2015 126,144 miles

Both front sill lips damaged.

Front tyres wearing at inner edge.

Fail 17 Feb 2015 126,141 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front sill lips damaged.

Front tyres wearing at inner edge.

Nearside rear tyre close to legal limit.

Pass 6 Feb 2014 121,598 miles

Front number plate cracked

Interior of vehicle dirty and smelly

Near side front side lamp dim

Fail 6 Feb 2014 121,598 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front number plate cracked

Near side front side lamp dim

Pass 28 Feb 2013 117,978 miles

Front brakes slightly inbalanced

Front number plate cracked

Near side front tyre wearing @ inner edge

Off side front wish bone rear bush starting to split

Fail 27 Feb 2013 117,975 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brakes slightly inbalanced

Front number plate cracked

Near side front tyre wearing @ inner edge

Off side front wish bone rear bush starting to split

Pass 22 Feb 2012 113,264 miles

near side sill lip damaged

off side repeater pale

off side sill lip damaged

off side wish bone rear bush starting to split

slight play in near side of steering rack

Fail 22 Feb 2012 113,263 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

near side sill lip damaged

off side repeater pale

off side sill lip damaged

off side wish bone rear bush starting to split

Pass 3 Sep 2010 108,298 miles

front anti roll dar inner mounts worn

off side and near side sill lip damaged

off side front wish bone rear bush starting to split

slight play in near side of steering rack

Fail 1 Sep 2010 108,295 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front anti roll dar inner mounts worn

off side and near side sill lip damaged

off side front wish bone rear bush starting to split

rear brake discs starting to corrode @ outer edge

slight play in near side of steering rack

Pass 11 Jun 2009 99,100 miles

off side and near side sill lip damaged

rear brake discs starting to corrode @ outer edge

rear number plate slightly blemished

slight play in near side of steering rack

Fail 11 Jun 2009 99,100 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side and near side sill lip damaged

rear brake discs starting to corrode @ outer edge

rear number plate slightly blemished

slight play in near side of steering rack

Pass 29 May 2008 91,248 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 91,248 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 68,385 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 58,097 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 JWF is a 2002 Audi A3 in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AP02 JWF, 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 JWF registered?

AP02 JWF is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 19 July 2002.

Is AP02 JWF safe to buy?

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