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WF52 XWW

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

80,340 mi
Last recorded80,340 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 XWW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 80,340 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 72,812 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 68,737 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rears (3.7.B.5b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 68,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement centre d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement centre d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

registration plate deteriorated centre rear (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rears (3.7.B.5b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 64,945 miles

Both side repeaters slightly discoloured

Front brake have slight judder.

Fuel cap seal deteriorated.

Nearside front strut top has slight movement.

Fail 15 Feb 2017 64,945 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off nearside lights not working with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' radio device (8.3.1b)

Both side repeaters slightly discoloured

Front brake have slight judder.

Fuel cap seal deteriorated.

Nearside front strut top has slight movement.

Pass 22 Feb 2016 61,005 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 58,714 miles

Brake pad warning light on.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge.

Fail 2 Mar 2015 58,714 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Brake pad warning light on.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge.

Pass 7 Mar 2014 56,718 miles

Both front lower suspesnion arm rear bushs are worn & splitting but are not causing any unjust movment.

Brake warning light on.

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 56,718 miles

Both front lower suspesnion arm rear bushs are worn & splitting but are not causing any unjust movment.

Brake warning light on.

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 53,039 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 53,039 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 48,809 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front bumper o.s. insecure

Pass 9 Mar 2011 48,163 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 47,975 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 47,975 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 44,977 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 39,515 miles

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 39,515 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 32,415 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n/s/f stearing rack pipe damp with power stearing fluid

Pass 23 Oct 2006 32,415 miles

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

n/s/f stearing rack pipe damp with power stearing fluid

Pass 4 Nov 2005 25,160 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 XWW is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XWW, 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 XWW registered?

WF52 XWW is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 26 November 2002.

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