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WA02 LFH

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

201,371 mi
Last recorded201,371 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 LFH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 201,371 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 201,359 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 194,662 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake low performance.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle in need of a full brake service.

Pass 12 Jun 2019 164,757 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 164,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 155,381 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

antiroll bar d bushes worn-no play

auxillary belt deteriorating

front brake hoses deteriorated

front discs corroded

headlights deteriorating

suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2017 149,399 miles

nearside rear brake dragging slightly

offside and nearside front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 5 Jul 2017 149,399 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear brake dragging slightly

offside and nearside front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 21 Jun 2016 141,647 miles

Front pads getting low

Fail 21 Jun 2016 141,647 miles

Front pads getting low

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 134,424 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 134,424 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 127,496 miles

front brake pads wear thin.

Fail 8 Jul 2014 127,496 miles

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

front brake pads wear thin.

Pass 8 Jul 2013 120,361 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 120,361 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 110,549 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 110,549 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 102,586 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 95,077 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 89,006 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 85,267 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 85,267 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 82,503 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 80,549 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 80,547 miles

Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 80,316 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear no plate in poor condition

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 LFH is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 LFH, 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 LFH is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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