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WA52 KSE

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

150,803 mi
Last recorded150,803 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 KSE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 150,803 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner 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 Fog lamp is innoperative

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 19 Dec 2017 150,803 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjuster screw appears to be missing (1.8)

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner 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 Fog lamp is innoperative

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Dec 2016 145,418 miles

Engine management light showing on dash

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small end - not tied (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Fog lamp is innoperative

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small end - not tied (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Oct 2015 138,682 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 115,779 miles

engine warning light illuminated

Fail 21 Oct 2014 115,779 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine warning light illuminated

Pass 29 Oct 2013 93,346 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2012 75,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

nearside front tyre has minor sidewall damage

Pass 28 Feb 2011 49,116 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 49,116 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 43,919 miles

both front brake discs in poor condition. engine oil leak.

Fail 26 Feb 2010 86,125 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs in poor condition. engine oil leak.

Pass 27 Jul 2009 42,129 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 38,100 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 38,096 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 31,484 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 24,262 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 KSE is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KSE, 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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WA52 KSE is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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