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WJ02 PYH

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

142,811 mi
Last recorded142,811 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 PYH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 142,811 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

both headlamps weathered

Pass 16 Oct 2019 139,518 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 133,516 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 133,479 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 127,753 miles

rear metal brake pipes corroded

both rear beam axle bushes worn and have slight movement

Fail 18 Oct 2017 127,753 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

both plastic headlamps weathered

both rear beam axle bushes worn and have slight movement

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2016 121,836 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both plastic headlamp lenses weathered

Pass 16 Oct 2015 116,155 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake is slightly binding on

Nearside Rear brake pad lining is deteriorated

Nearside mirror view is poor

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

both rear brake discs are corroded

offside and nearside rear beam axle bushes slightly deteriated

Fail 16 Oct 2015 116,155 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake is slightly binding on

Nearside Rear brake pad lining is deteriorated

Nearside Rear suspension beam bush is deteriorated

Nearside mirror view is poor

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

both rear brake discs are corroded

centre exhaust bracket is fractured

Pass 21 Oct 2014 109,709 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 102,753 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 94,977 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 88,028 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 81,909 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2009 77,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 74,271 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 68,409 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 66,242 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 53,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre is worn on the inside edge

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 PYH is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 PYH, 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 PYH registered?

WJ02 PYH is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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