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WA02 FFW

2002 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,978 mi
Last recorded87,978 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 FFW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2018 87,978 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction inoperative (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Central exhaust hanger broken

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

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

Nearside headlight washer not working

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

front and rear brake discs pitted

offside and nearside front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

offside and nearside indicator side repeaters slightly discoloured

offside and nearside rear(to and from flexi hoses)brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2017 84,088 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)

Nearside Front inner and outer c.v gaiters slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre getting low on tread

Offside steering rack gaiter twisted

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside and nearside front wishbone rear bushes badly cracked but not resulting in excessive movement

offside and nearside rear brake pipes(to and from flexi hoses)slightly corroded

offside and nearside rear shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

offside and nearside side repeaters slightly discoloured

unable to check rear seat belts due to customers belongings

Fail 27 Jun 2017 84,088 miles

Brake performance not tested due to broken brake servo pipe (3.7.A.1)

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Nearside Front inner and outer c.v gaiters slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre getting low on tread

Offside steering rack gaiter twisted

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside and nearside front wishbone rear bushes badly cracked but not resulting in excessive movement

offside and nearside rear brake pipes(to and from flexi hoses)slightly corroded

offside and nearside rear shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

offside and nearside side repeaters slightly discoloured

unable to check rear seat belts due to customers belongings

Pass 20 Jun 2016 79,097 miles

Centre exhaust system supporting bracket broken

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

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

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

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

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

auxiliary drive belt deteriorated

engine undertray insecure

unable to check rear seat belts due to load in rear

Pass 25 Jun 2015 74,747 miles

Centre 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)

center exhaust bracket broken

nearside inner and outer c.v gaiters deteriorated

offside and nearside front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

unable to check rear seat belts due to customers belongings

Fail 25 Jun 2015 74,747 miles

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

Centre 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)

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)

center exhaust bracket broken

nearside inner and outer c.v gaiters deteriorated

offside and nearside front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

unable to check rear seat belts due to customers belongings

Pass 27 Jun 2014 70,479 miles

Exhaust - Deteriorated

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Fail 27 Jun 2014 70,479 miles

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

Exhaust - Deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 25 Jun 2013 67,087 miles

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

N/S/F & O/S/F tyre - tread cracking

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 64,763 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 64,763 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 60,884 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 60,884 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 58,010 miles

front regestration plate deteriorating slightly

nearside front disc pitting slightly

nearside rear disc pitting slightly

offside front disc pitting slightly

offside rear disc pitting slightly

rear regestration plate deteriorating slightly

Pass 22 Jun 2009 52,960 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 49,189 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 49,189 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 44,295 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 36,690 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 36,690 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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WA02 FFW is a 2002 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WA02 FFW, 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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WA02 FFW is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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