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WK52 FRV

2002 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,106 mi
Last recorded163,106 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK52 FRV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 163,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 163,106 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 157,342 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 157,342 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front tyres worn close to limit and bald on inner edges

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre bald on outer edge

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 143,335 miles

Auxillary belt tensioner worn

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2011 143,335 miles

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

Auxillary belt tensioner worn

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2010 138,428 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

advise o/s/r axle beam main bush deteriated but no movement detected

Pass 27 Aug 2009 131,603 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 131,603 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear 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 1 Sep 2008 113,533 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 95,376 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 78,765 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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WK52 FRV is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WK52 FRV, 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 WK52 FRV registered?

WK52 FRV is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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