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AV02 WSX

2002 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,230 mi
Last recorded120,230 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 WSX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 120,230 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Slight play at steering rack inner joints

Fail 22 Mar 2016 120,230 miles

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

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight play at steering rack inner joints

Pass 27 Mar 2015 112,119 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 103,865 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 166,956 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 152,340 miles

both rear axle bushes have movement

drivers wiper poor

Pass 4 Mar 2011 138,517 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres 2mm

both rear tyres worn uneven

both side repeaters slightly white

Pass 4 Mar 2010 124,871 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 124,871 miles

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 109,124 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 109,124 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 96,429 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 80,216 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 64,660 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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AV02 WSX is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AV02 WSX, 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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AV02 WSX is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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