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WA52 AZJ

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

217,221 mi
Last recorded217,221 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 AZJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 217,221 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 217,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake discs unevenly worn

nearside front seatbelt stalk cover missing ( function not impaired )

Pass 6 Feb 2016 203,313 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 6 Feb 2016 203,313 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 191,537 miles

nearside front seatbelt stalk cover missing ( operation not impaired )

Pass 27 Jan 2014 176,765 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 176,724 miles

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

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

exhaust front and centre mounts deteriorated

nearside front seatbelt stalk cover missing ( function not impaired )

Pass 19 Feb 2013 162,771 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

fanbelt tensioner worn

Fail 19 Feb 2013 162,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

fanbelt tensioner worn

Pass 19 Jan 2012 146,675 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 136,480 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 126,255 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 126,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 115,122 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2009 115,122 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 107,832 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 94,608 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2005 75,675 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 AZJ is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WA52 AZJ, 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 WA52 AZJ registered?

WA52 AZJ is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is WA52 AZJ safe to buy?

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