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EK02 WFX

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,522 mi
Last recorded142,522 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 WFX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 142,522 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 142,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 138,791 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear view mirror slightly deteriorated.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside. ()

Fail 21 Nov 2018 138,791 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front and rear brake discs corroded but not to excess.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear view mirror slightly deteriorated.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside. ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 136,481 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 132,527 miles

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

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

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

engine light on

rear coil springs corroded

slight play in offside steering

Fail 25 Oct 2016 132,524 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

engine light on

rear coil springs corroded

slight play in offside steering

Pass 29 Oct 2015 125,940 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 116,424 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 116,424 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 109,763 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 106,923 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 98,767 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 98,767 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear brake disc in poor condiction

Pass 21 Oct 2010 87,964 miles

front tyres perished.

rear brake discs pitted.

Fail 21 Oct 2010 87,964 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres perished.

rear brake discs pitted.

Pass 13 Oct 2009 76,048 miles

advise Slight play in rear suspension bushings N/S and O/S

Fail 12 Oct 2009 76,048 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

advise Slight play in rear suspension bushings N/S and O/S

Pass 17 Jul 2008 60,713 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 56,456 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2006 52,149 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 52,149 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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 WFX is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 WFX, 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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EK02 WFX is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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