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WA52 MYJ

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,890 mi
Last recorded164,890 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 164,890 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat not present at time of test

Rear passenger seat not present at time of test

exhaust has pigeon sh*t diarrhea welding all over it

Pass 27 Jul 2018 160,683 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view two chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 156,065 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 138,576 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened Fouling on pipe (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 138,572 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened Fouling on pipe (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil on minimum

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 123,229 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 123,229 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 109,315 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 97,937 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 87,400 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 76,121 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 63,192 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 58,682 miles

All tyres worn on edges

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 58,682 miles

All tyres worn on edges

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 54,045 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 45,890 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre has cut in tread (no cords showing)

unable to adjust offside headlight

Fail 12 Sep 2007 45,768 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 35,148 miles

front windscreen wipers smearing slightly

rear number plate numerals fading

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 29 Sep 2005 25,701 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 25,666 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 MYJ is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 MYJ, 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 MYJ registered?

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

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