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WM02 HFE

2002 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

223,717 mi
Last recorded223,717 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM02 HFE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 223,717 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 223,711 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Central exhaust bracket broken

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 210,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced a beam pattern evident. but poor. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view poor. not an item in rfr. (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear brake appears to have been hot.

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

park effort only just pass with effort. advise maintenance.

Fail 12 Sep 2016 210,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced a beam pattern evident. but poor. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view poor. not an item in rfr. (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear brake appears to have been hot.

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

park effort only just pass with effort. advise maintenance.

Pass 20 Aug 2015 199,385 miles

both front anti roll bar drop link bushes worn

n.s. headlight getting dull

n.s. mirror glass in poor condition

slight rubbing n.s.r. brake

Pass 8 Sep 2014 186,627 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front discs lipped

Fail 3 Sep 2014 186,626 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

front discs lipped

Pass 2 Apr 2013 170,504 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 170,504 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 159,906 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished outer sidewall

rear disc's corroded

slight play n/s/f rack end

under tray fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2012 159,906 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished outer sidewall

rear disc's corroded

slight play n/s/f rack end

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2011 152,900 miles

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

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

rear disc's corroded

slight play n/s/f rack end

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2010 145,545 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 145,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 139,382 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 132,245 miles

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

slight freeplay in nearside rack end

Fail 16 Jun 2008 132,241 miles

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

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

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

slight freeplay in nearside rack end

Pass 31 Aug 2007 126,965 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 117,912 miles

chip on windscreen zone a

front brake pads low

front wiper rubbers worn

slight front brake judder

slight side to side movement nearside steering rack

Pass 22 Jul 2005 96,820 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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WM02 HFE is a 2002 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WM02 HFE, 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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WM02 HFE is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 8 August 2002.

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