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WA52 GWG

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

29,047 mi
Last recorded29,047 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 29,047 miles

Both front disc's Worn, pitted or scored but not seriously weakened

Both rear springs corroded

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot code 2116 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 27,996 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 27,425 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 27,416 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 26,807 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 25,838 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 25,832 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 25,425 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 24,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured amber fading (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured amber fading (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 23,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 22,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured amber fade (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wiper rubber perishing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured amber fade (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 21,479 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 21,479 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 20,110 miles

Nearside front tyre tread cracking 195/65/15

Nearside rear tyre tread cracking 195/65/15

Offside front tyre has been run flat at some stage, sidewalls scrubbed 195/65/15

Offside front tyre worn to 2mm 195/65/15

Offside rear tyre worn to 2mm 195/65/15

Fail 22 Feb 2016 20,110 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre tread cracking 195/65/15

Nearside rear tyre tread cracking 195/65/15

Offside front tyre has been run flat at some stage, sidewalls scrubbed 195/65/15

Offside front tyre worn to 2mm 195/65/15

Offside rear tyre worn to 2mm 195/65/15

Pass 11 Feb 2015 19,199 miles

Nearside headlamp lens discoloured but not adversely affecting beam pattern or light output

Nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm wear limit and perishing

Offside driveshaft corroding

Offside front tyre has been run flat at some point and inner sidewall scrubbed and tyre perishing

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 11 Feb 2014 17,747 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 16,300 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 16,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 14,934 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 13,775 miles

Nearside front tyre seems to have been run flat. This breaks the tyre up on the inside and makes it far more likely to blow out

Pass 3 Dec 2009 12,263 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 10,575 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 10,575 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 7,880 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 5,527 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 3,915 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 GWG is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GWG, 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 GWG registered?

WA52 GWG is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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