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EK02 WAJ

2002 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,842 mi
Last recorded171,842 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 WAJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 171,842 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 161,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 161,982 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 152,890 miles

Front both headlights have started to mist, not currently effecting the beam images.

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front tyre is wearing unevenly more so on the outer edge.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust front flexy pipe has started to deteriorate.

Fail 1 Oct 2015 152,890 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured chalked (2.4.C.1a)

Front both headlights have started to mist, not currently effecting the beam images.

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front tyre is wearing unevenly more so on the outer edge.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust front flexy pipe has started to deteriorate.

Pass 30 Sep 2014 144,812 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 144,812 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 139,227 miles

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

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

slight deterioration to headlight patterns.

Pass 25 Sep 2012 131,326 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 131,326 miles

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

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 17 Feb 2011 123,931 miles

Rear discs pitted

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 117,280 miles

Rear number plate poor

Fail 13 Mar 2009 103,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 103,087 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 88,937 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 88,937 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 71,951 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 58,356 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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EK02 WAJ is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EK02 WAJ, 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 EK02 WAJ registered?

EK02 WAJ is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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