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WN52 VOA

2002 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

206,263 mi
Last recorded206,263 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN52 VOA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2011 206,263 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Dec 2011 206,263 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2011 181,245 miles

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

rear brake disc's slightly deteriated

Fail 6 Jan 2011 181,245 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake disc's slightly deteriated

Pass 27 Jan 2010 158,475 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 158,183 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 133,236 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 105,756 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 105,756 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 78,778 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 78,228 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 56,330 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2005 53,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

front registration plate damaged

nail in tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2005 53,160 miles

front registration plate damaged

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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WN52 VOA is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WN52 VOA, 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 WN52 VOA registered?

WN52 VOA is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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