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ET51 WOJ

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,090 mi
Last recorded138,090 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 WOJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 138,090 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Apr 2017 131,884 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output and offside front (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Apr 2017 131,884 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort hand brake (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output and offside front (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Apr 2016 123,907 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2016 123,899 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen lamp lense deteriorated (1.8.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen lamp lense deteriorated (1.8.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside parking brake only just met requirements

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

oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2015 115,254 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 109,496 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 105,172 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 100,049 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2012 100,039 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 94,384 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 88,526 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 79,666 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 73,707 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 67,574 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 67,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 57,223 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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ET51 WOJ is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ET51 WOJ, 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 ET51 WOJ registered?

ET51 WOJ is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 15 February 2002.

Is ET51 WOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET51 WOJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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