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WK02 DGW

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,526 mi
Last recorded92,526 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK02 DGW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 92,526 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 92,517 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 92,501 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 81,944 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 81,925 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 69,591 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 60,785 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 60,785 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 51,058 miles

rear beam axle surface corrosion

Fail 10 Jul 2015 51,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear beam axle surface corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2014 47,624 miles

rear axle beam surface corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2013 44,315 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 40,816 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 37,170 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 33,961 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 33,922 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 30,927 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 26,770 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 22,701 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 17,882 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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WK02 DGW is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WK02 DGW, 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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WK02 DGW is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 22 July 2002.

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