MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,771 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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corrosion to rear axle / subframe
corrosion to rear brake pipe
n/s headlamp lense faded
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror Zone A (3.2 (a) (ii))
corrosion to rear axle / subframe
corrosion to rear brake pipe
n/s headlamp lense faded
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen frosted lens (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road zone A (3.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm at 1.57 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm at 1.46 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH sides rear short (1.1.11 (c))
Front & rear sub frames rusty
Power steering pump drive belt cracked
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear axle rusty
fuel cap seal cracking
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
damage to front corner
general corrosion to underneath components
n/s/f wishbone inner bush worn
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
damage to front corner
general corrosion to underneath components
n/s/f wishbone inner bush worn
o/s/f brake disc backing corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
chip in windscreen
handbrake travel high
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
chip in windscreen
handbrake travel high
corrosion to rear axle
o/s/r tyre wearing on edge
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
corrosion to rear axle
o/s/r tyre wearing on edge
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)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear discs corroded
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VA02 WMY is a 2002 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,595cc 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 VA02 WMY, 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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VA02 WMY is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 9 May 2002.
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