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WM02 HVT

2002 Audi A3

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

138,829 mi
Last recorded138,829 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM02 HVT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 138,829 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 132,829 miles

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

Nearside Front not working

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jul 2015 126,353 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 126,353 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 118,523 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside front non-obligatory mirror glass damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2013 113,189 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 107,512 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 107,512 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 100,366 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 93,469 miles

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

front brake discs worn

front wipers split but clearing windscreen

offside rear tyre feathered

Pass 12 Jun 2009 133,102 miles

rear registartion plate starting to fade

Fail 12 Jun 2009 133,102 miles

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

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

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

rear registartion plate starting to fade

Pass 16 Jun 2008 72,649 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2008 72,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 61,488 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 61,488 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

all wiper blades split

Pass 30 Jun 2006 49,553 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 49,553 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

rear brake pads very low / near side indicator side repeater going white

wiper smearing

Pass 9 Jul 2005 38,066 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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WM02 HVT is a 2002 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HVT, 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 HVT is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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