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DG02 WMZ

2002 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

187,251 mi
Last recorded187,251 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 WMZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 187,251 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 177,661 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 177,615 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases System blowing at front of flexi-pipe. (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested Not possible to accurately test emissions due to exhaust condition. (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Drop link arm lower bush perished with excess movement. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour Fender/wing indicator White. (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure Gaiter insecure at large (rack) end. (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Jets not squirting front screen swept area. (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users Aim blurred and dazzling. (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Aim blurred and dazzling. (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating Judder present. (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Drop link arm lower bush perished with excess movement. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure C/V gaiter insecure at both ends. (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Jets not squirting front screen swept area. (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Tailgate does not open. (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Balljoint has excess play. (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt C/V gaiter perishing. (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter perishing at tie rod (small) end and semi-insecure at rack (large) end.

Offside Front Wiper blade wind deflector fitted upside down.

Offside Rear Shock absorber/damper upper outer sleeve collapsed.

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder present. (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak Heavy engine oil leak. ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 169,721 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 169,721 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 May 2016 160,742 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 160,742 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 151,816 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

Fail 9 Apr 2015 151,816 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

Pass 7 Apr 2014 141,908 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 129,806 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 1 Mar 2013 129,806 miles

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 Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2012 126,959 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 119,119 miles

Brake warning light staying on.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak on engine.

Two sections of hi-level brake ligt are inop.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 119,117 miles

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

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

Brake warning light staying on.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak on engine.

Two sections of hi-level brake ligt are inop.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 112,064 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 111,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 101,890 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 101,890 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 92,042 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 92,042 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 77,596 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 141,952 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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DG02 WMZ is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DG02 WMZ, 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 WMZ is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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