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WP51 WGJ

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

132,760 mi
Last recorded132,760 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP51 WGJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 132,760 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bigger of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 126,893 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper suspension top mounts worn

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

central exhaust clamp deteriorated

fuel cap rubber seal deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2020 122,788 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside upper suspension top mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

engine coolant low

Fail 17 Feb 2020 122,788 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside upper suspension top mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

engine coolant low

Pass 7 Feb 2019 108,707 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 108,703 miles

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 98,186 miles

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

Slight binding on nearside rear brake

Pass 15 Feb 2017 87,539 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 87,535 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 76,321 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 69,069 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 62,829 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 57,089 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 57,086 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 48,724 miles

Front rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 42,470 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 42,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 38,406 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 33,586 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 29,102 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 22,704 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 16,006 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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WP51 WGJ is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WP51 WGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WP51 WGJ registered?

WP51 WGJ is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 28 January 2002.

Is WP51 WGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP51 WGJ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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