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WA52 AZN

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

200,359 mi
Last recorded200,359 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 200,359 miles

n/s track rod end boot perished

screen chipped

slight exhaust blow for center joint

Pass 25 Mar 2015 187,093 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 12 Mar 2014 175,462 miles

chips on screen

rear axle bushes slightly worn

Fail 12 Mar 2014 175,461 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

chips on screen

rear axle bushes slightly worn

Pass 19 Mar 2013 152,388 miles

Chips on the windscreen

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 152,387 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

chips on windscreen

Pass 23 Mar 2012 129,628 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 23 Mar 2012 129,628 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 22 Mar 2011 108,135 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 108,134 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 85,930 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 62,347 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

slight play in n/s steering arm inner joint

Fail 7 Apr 2009 62,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

slight play in n/s steering arm inner joint

Pass 8 Jul 2008 57,651 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)

cam belt due at 60k

Fail 8 Jul 2008 57,651 miles

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

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

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)

cam belt due at 60k

Pass 13 Jul 2007 53,036 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 44,634 miles

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

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 AZN is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AZN, 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 AZN registered?

WA52 AZN is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 14 October 2002.

Is WA52 AZN safe to buy?

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