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WF52 OSD

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

213,680 mi
Last recorded213,680 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 OSD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 213,680 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 201,209 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 201,209 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 195,977 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 191,880 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 191,880 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2015
Fail 22 Jul 2015 187,238 miles

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

Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 181,362 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Jul 2013

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 167,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edge resulting n/s/f to wear close to limit recommend change tyre as soon as possible and have front wheels aligned

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2011 157,670 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)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 157,578 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 148,176 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 135,584 miles

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

both front lower arms rear bush's starting to perish

Fail 1 Jul 2009

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both front lower arms rear bush's starting to perish

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 123,167 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight harshness in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 17 Jul 2008 123,167 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight harshness in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 18 Jul 2007 111,807 miles

both front tyres close to wear indicators and worn on inner edges

early pitting and wear to both front discs

illegal tints to o/s and n/s front windows (too dark)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 108,171 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 99,890 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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WF52 OSD is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WF52 OSD, 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 WF52 OSD registered?

WF52 OSD is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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