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VX02 WYS

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

166,239 mi
Last recorded166,239 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX02 WYS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 166,239 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 165,438 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 162,412 miles

Nearside & Offside - Front suspension arm rear bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened

Pass 30 Nov 2022 158,251 miles

Nearside & Offside - Front suspension arm rear bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension, Steering & Brake components have surface corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2021 154,165 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside & Offside front suspension arm rear bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Suspension, Steering & Brake components slightly corroded, not seriously weakened

Pass 2 Dec 2020 150,483 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside & Offside - Front Suspension arm bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened

Pass 13 Nov 2019 147,146 miles

Front suspension arm rear bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Suspension, Steering & Brake components have surface corrosion, not seriously weakened

Pass 16 Nov 2018 143,415 miles

Movement in front suspension arm rear bushes under braking

Fail 16 Nov 2018 143,415 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Movement in front suspension arm rear bushes under braking

Pass 6 Dec 2017 139,308 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 134,793 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 131,285 miles

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 127,213 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 123,167 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 117,449 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 111,583 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2010 107,831 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 104,248 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 99,652 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 99,698 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 94,312 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 94,312 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 88,540 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 78,942 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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VX02 WYS is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VX02 WYS, 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 VX02 WYS registered?

VX02 WYS is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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