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WM02 HFF

2002 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

134,190 mi
Last recorded134,190 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM02 HFF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 134,190 miles

Auxillary belt tensioner and belt noisy

Central Exhaust centre clamp corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2017 134,190 miles

Central Exhaust centre clamp corroded

Auxillary belt tensioner and belt noisy

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 113,796 miles

both rear tyres have slight cracking

o/s/front tyre has slight cracking

Fail 12 Dec 2016 113,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

both rear tyres have slight cracking

o/s/front tyre has slight cracking

Pass 5 Nov 2014 113,764 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 113,764 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 107,799 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 98,057 miles

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge;

Fail 16 Oct 2012 98,057 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge;

Fail 25 Oct 2011 88,065 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 88,065 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 76,832 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 68,562 miles

Both rear shock dust casings corroded.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inside edge.

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge.

Fail 26 Oct 2009 68,562 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Both rear shock dust casings corroded.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inside edge.

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 27 Oct 2008 61,809 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 61,809 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 53,115 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 41,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Sep 2005 31,576 miles

nail in n/s front 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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WM02 HFF is a 2002 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HFF, 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 HFF is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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