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WA52 AYV

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,208 mi
Last recorded78,208 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 AYV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 78,208 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of 40mm but not effecting drivers view of the road

Fail 1 Sep 2017 78,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake lights come on with the side lights (1.1.A.3f)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn right to the 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of 40mm but not effecting drivers view of the road

Pass 28 Jul 2016 65,742 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 65,742 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 57,557 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 46,319 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 38,418 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 38,418 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 29,173 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 25,958 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 25,958 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 23,797 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 21,418 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 19,852 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 16,876 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 13,120 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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WA52 AYV is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WA52 AYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WA52 AYV?

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What year was WA52 AYV registered?

WA52 AYV is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is WA52 AYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA52 AYV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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