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DG02 WMT

2002 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,997 mi
Last recorded130,997 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 WMT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 130,997 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 130,962 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 120,985 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 108,207 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 100,099 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 100,099 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 98,200 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front tyre slight cuts

Pass 4 Dec 2012 94,574 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear discs pitted

exhaust heatshield insecure

nearside front tyre side wall slight cuts

offside rear parking brake effort low

parking brake effort just met

Pass 7 Dec 2011 90,271 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT INNER RACK JOINTS SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 2 Dec 2011 90,167 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT INNER RACK JOINTS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 18 May 2011 85,819 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 85,818 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 12 May 2010 75,052 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 69,706 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2008 57,148 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 45,312 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 33,379 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 33,379 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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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DG02 WMT is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DG02 WMT, 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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DG02 WMT is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 9 April 2002.

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