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WJ52 KSU

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

70,201 mi
Last recorded70,201 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 KSU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 70,201 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 60,076 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 48,923 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 39,920 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 30,282 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 28,882 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65x15,damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 28,001 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged sidewall,low on tread outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 27,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces of front discs have a corrosion line around outer part of disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 27,158 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot small end insecure no clip fitted leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot small end insecure no clip fitted leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces of front discs have a corrosion line around outer part of disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 23,678 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edge 195/65r15

Pass 1 Sep 2016 20,677 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 19,976 miles

cuts in the side walls of the nearside front and offside rear tyres.

slight wear in the anti roll bar 'd' bushes.

Pass 27 Aug 2014 19,106 miles

cuts in the nearside front and offside rear tyre sidewall.

Pass 29 Aug 2013 17,755 miles

cuts in the nearside front and offside rear tyre sidewalls.

Pass 23 Aug 2012 16,680 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 15,621 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 14,223 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 13,195 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 11,882 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 11,882 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 13 Aug 2007 10,232 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)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 8,712 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 6,780 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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WJ52 KSU 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 91.3%.

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 WJ52 KSU, 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 WJ52 KSU registered?

WJ52 KSU is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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