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WJ02 PXV

2002 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,998 mi
Last recorded139,998 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 PXV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 139,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothside rear shoulders . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside front wishbone rear bush, significant amount of play, should replace. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

play detected at steering wheel , steering rack stiff on look to loock.

Fail 4 Mar 2021 139,998 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyst braking , can be welded , also exhaust pipe at center joints ,leak gas . (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and outer shoulder badly worn ,should replace a.s.a.p. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothside rear shoulders . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside front wishbone rear bush, significant amount of play, should replace. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

play detected at steering wheel , steering rack stiff on look to loock.

Pass 14 Feb 2020 135,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 131,713 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 122,808 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 115,787 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen damage in zone 'A' larger than 10mm but not obstructing view

Fail 6 Mar 2017 115,787 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen damage in zone 'A' larger than 10mm but not obstructing view

Pass 7 Mar 2016 112,324 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2015 108,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2015 108,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has various small cuts

Pass 5 Mar 2014 104,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall

Pass 7 Mar 2013 99,445 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 95,515 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 92,757 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 88,113 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 88,113 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)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 84,386 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 77,539 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 66,800 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 56,764 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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WJ02 PXV is a 2002 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 WJ02 PXV, 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 WJ02 PXV registered?

WJ02 PXV is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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