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GV02 WYO

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

230,922 mi
Last recorded230,922 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 WYO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 230,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 226,419 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 226,419 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 218,042 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 217,172 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 215,463 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 206,771 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 197,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Apr 2017 197,361 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 187,280 miles

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 31 Mar 2016 187,280 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2015 178,427 miles

slight damponess on rear shock absorbers + slight play in o/s/f steering rack joint + slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 10 Apr 2015 178,427 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

slight damponess on rear shock absorbers + slight play in o/s/f steering rack joint + slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 4 Apr 2014 168,708 miles

front tyres close to limit

Fail 10 Apr 2013 159,452 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 159,452 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 148,453 miles

slight play in o/s/f rack joint +front number plate slightly discoloured + rear brake pads low

Pass 7 Apr 2011 137,792 miles

slight play in o/s/f rack joint

Pass 13 Apr 2010 127,282 miles

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 127,187 miles

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

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 112,398 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

bottom spot lamps inop

noisey o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 3 Apr 2009 112,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

bottom spot lamps inop

noisey o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 15 Apr 2008 98,632 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 87,059 miles

N/s/f anti-roll-bar bush/collar showing signs of wear

O/s/f inner CV boot leaking, replaced during test

Rear No.plate in poor condition

Fail 13 Aug 2007 87,059 miles

N/s/f anti-roll-bar bush/collar showing signs of wear

O/s/f inner CV boot leaking, replaced during test

Rear No.plate in poor condition

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 68,687 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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GV02 WYO is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GV02 WYO, 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 GV02 WYO registered?

GV02 WYO is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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