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WA52 OAS

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

127,509 mi
Last recorded127,509 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 127,509 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 17 May 2022 123,426 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 120,585 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2021 120,582 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 119,339 miles

Front Engine oil breather pipe perishing.

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and Offside. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 119,339 miles

Front Engine oil breather pipe perishing.

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and Offside. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 110,631 miles

Oil leak

Exhaust system slight leak of gasses

Offside Rear Floor rusted

Fail 23 Mar 2018 110,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust system slight leak of gasses

Offside Rear Floor rusted

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2016 87,942 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

headlamp lens slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s

rear wiper rubber split / missing

Fail 24 Jun 2016 87,942 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre bracket / sleeve (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

headlamp lens slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s

rear wiper rubber split / missing

Pass 22 May 2015 76,305 miles

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

offside asnd nearside rear brake discs starting to corrode

slight exhaust leak centre joint

Pass 19 May 2014 68,568 miles

nearside rear tyre on 2mm on inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre on 2mm on inner edge

Fail 16 May 2014 68,568 miles

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

nearside front tyre on 2mm towards inner edge and smooth on edge

nearside rear tyre on 2mm on inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre on 2mm on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2013 60,538 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 May 2012 51,827 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 May 2011 44,308 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 36,715 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 29,032 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o.s.f tyer has small cuts in outside and inside tyer walls.

Pass 2 May 2008 21,284 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 21,282 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 15 May 2007 14,077 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 11,586 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 8,801 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 8,801 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 OAS is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 OAS, 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 OAS registered?

WA52 OAS is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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