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WG02 PCZ

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,692 mi
Last recorded145,692 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG02 PCZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 145,692 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 143,033 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 141,318 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 139,783 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 137,383 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Aug 2018 137,375 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both side D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 132,094 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 132,094 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 126,458 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 125,023 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 115,391 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre tread starting to step

Pass 8 Jul 2013 105,935 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2012 99,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 99,800 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 90,768 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 80,334 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 70,060 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 51,110 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 44,699 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 37,678 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 37,633 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 37,350 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2005 37,345 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2005 37,345 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2005 37,345 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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WG02 PCZ is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WG02 PCZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG02 PCZ registered?

WG02 PCZ is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 23 July 2002.

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