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WM51 LOD

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,824 mi
Last recorded103,824 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM51 LOD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 103,824 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall perished / cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 103,824 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall perished / cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Dec 2017 99,842 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 96,771 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 92,164 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 88,496 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rearexhaust hanger coroded

Pass 10 Dec 2013 85,606 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 81,772 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 81,772 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 75,514 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 69,729 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 69,729 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 63,220 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 57,449 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 50,168 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 50,168 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 44,361 miles

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

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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WM51 LOD is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WM51 LOD, 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 WM51 LOD registered?

WM51 LOD is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 11 January 2002.

Is WM51 LOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM51 LOD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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