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FX02 WDF

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

76,348 mi
Last recorded76,348 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 WDF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 76,348 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 2 bulbs not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front steering and suspension components have general corrosion

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake binding by hand

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear axle mounts worn

Fail 9 Apr 2019 76,348 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear brake binding by hand

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 2 bulbs not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front steering and suspension components have general corrosion

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear axle mounts worn

Pass 12 Apr 2018 75,779 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front and offside rear coil springs slightly corroded

rear sub frame corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 75,777 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front and offside rear coil springs slightly corroded

both front tyres cracking / splitting

exhaust clamps corroded / broken

front brake discs worn and corroded

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

rear brakes slightly binding

rear sub frame corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2017 72,517 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion on all 4 coil springs

exhaust clamps corroded

offside rear brake disc worn/corroded

oil leak at sump plug

Pass 1 Jun 2016 66,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear brake slightly binding

oil leak

slight corrosion on both front coil springs

windscreen damaged

Fail 27 May 2015 64,032 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

dry bush or ball joint on front suspension

offside rear brake pad spring out of place

Pass 27 May 2015 64,032 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

dry bush or ball joint on front suspension

offside rear brake pad spring out of place

Pass 10 Jun 2014 61,277 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 61,277 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 55,233 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear coil springs corroded

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 30 May 2012 49,658 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 27 May 2011 43,663 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 38,896 miles

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

two segments of high level brake light not working

Fail 7 Jun 2010 38,896 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

two segments of high level brake light not working

Pass 2 Jun 2009 34,613 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 32,625 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 29,548 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 24,985 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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FX02 WDF is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 FX02 WDF, 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 FX02 WDF registered?

FX02 WDF is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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