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WK02 FXM

2002 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,155 mi
Last recorded156,155 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK02 FXM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 156,155 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 156,155 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 144,276 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 140,072 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 135,452 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 135,452 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 134,206 miles

OS REAR SPRING QUITE RUSTY

REAR BRAKES ARE BINDING SLIGHTLY. PADS AND DISCS APPEAR OK BUT PADS MAY BE SEIZING IN SLIDERS. RECOMMEND STRIP AND CLEAN.

Pass 7 Feb 2014 130,016 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 120,556 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 111,240 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 102,189 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly when rotated by hand

Pass 23 Feb 2010 88,841 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

centre exhaust hanging bracket cracked rattles

engine coolant loss from water pump area

engine revs difficalt to hold steady for cat test

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 26 Jan 2009 69,028 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 69,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 52,559 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 35,199 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 21,460 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 21,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 FXM is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WK02 FXM, 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 WK02 FXM registered?

WK02 FXM is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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