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WP02 NCD

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

156,689 mi
Last recorded156,689 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP02 NCD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 156,689 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 156,689 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 151,467 miles

195/65/R15/91V. Fronts 7mm. Rears 5mm.

Fail 12 Sep 2017 151,444 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Gaiter split. (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

195/65/R15/91V. Fronts 5mm. Rears 2mm.

Pass 10 Aug 2016 145,847 miles

(195/65/R15/91V. Fronts new. Rears 3mm.

N/S cooling fan seized.

Fail 9 Aug 2016 145,835 miles

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

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

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

195/65/R15/91V. OF 1.5 OR 3 NR 3 NF 1.5mm.

N/S cooling fan seized.

Pass 30 Jul 2015 139,682 miles

195/65/R15/91V. OF 3 OR 4 NR 3 NF 3mm.

Fail 30 Jul 2015 139,682 miles

Nearside 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 constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

195/65/R15/91V. OF 3 OR 4 NR 3 NF 3mm.

Pass 1 Aug 2014 133,517 miles

195/65/R15/91V. Fronts 5mm. Rears 4mm.

Pass 31 Jul 2013 128,218 miles

195/65/R15/91V. OF 6 OR 5 NR 4 NF 6mm.

Fail 31 Jul 2013 128,218 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

195/65/R15/91V. OF 6 OR 5 NR 4 NF 6mm.

Pass 31 Jul 2012 122,938 miles

195/65/R15/91V. Fronts 3mm. Rears 5mm.

PADS. Front 20% Rear 10% worn.

Pass 1 Aug 2011 117,707 miles

195/65/15. Fronts 4mm. Rears 5mm.

Front pads 10% worn.

rear pads 15% worn.

Pass 21 Jul 2010 111,667 miles

Coolant level below minimum

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 111,667 miles

Coolant level below minimum

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 105,504 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 105,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 99,273 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 93,102 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 93,102 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 85,565 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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WP02 NCD is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WP02 NCD, 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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WP02 NCD is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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