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WK52 HXH

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

69,964 mi
Last recorded69,964 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK52 HXH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 69,964 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 61,533 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 61,533 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 53,124 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2023 53,124 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 51,893 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 51,684 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 51,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 51,451 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 51,062 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2019 51,062 miles

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2018 50,700 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 47,824 miles

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

covers & under trays fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2017 47,822 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

covers & under trays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2015 34,871 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear large (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

baby seats fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2014 28,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 21,361 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front and rear suspension areas corroded

nearside and offside rear tyres are cracking in sidewalls

nearside front door tight to open

Pass 5 Oct 2012 20,021 miles

Cracks in tyre treads all four tyre's no cord showing

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 20,021 miles

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

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

Cracks in tyre treads all four tyre's no cord showing

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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 23 Sep 2011 18,604 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Cracks in treads of all 4 tyres.

Damage to outer sidewall of nearside front tyre. Not revealing cord.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 18,600 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Cracks in treads of all 4 tyres.

Damage to outer sidewall of nearside front tyre. Not revealing cord.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 17,137 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 14,333 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 14,333 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 11,110 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 9,391 miles

All four tyres perishing on outer sidewalls

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Oct 2006 7,032 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 4,840 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 4,840 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

nail in tyre

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 HXH is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 HXH, 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 HXH registered?

WK52 HXH is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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