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DY52 WZJ

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

182,055 mi
Last recorded182,055 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 WZJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 182,055 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 178,190 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 178,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 168,099 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 168,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2017 155,388 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 144,459 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 127,185 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 117,592 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 107,909 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 99,671 miles

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

air bag light showing on dash

exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2012 99,671 miles

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 brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

air bag light showing on dash

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2011 84,928 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 2 Mar 2010 77,364 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 65,334 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 54,818 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 54,818 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight bind nearside rear wheel

Pass 23 Nov 2006 43,335 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 33,596 miles

front and rear brake discs ridged

nearside rear tyre 1.6mm tread depth

offside rear tyre 2.0mm tread depth

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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DY52 WZJ is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 DY52 WZJ, 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 DY52 WZJ registered?

DY52 WZJ is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 9 December 2002.

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The MOT history for DY52 WZJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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