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WR02 BDV

2002 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

196,281 mi
Last recorded196,281 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR02 BDV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 196,281 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock dust cover

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Jul 2019 196,280 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock dust cover

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 May 2018 190,676 miles

Discs all round worn and pitted

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 May 2017 183,798 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 May 2017 183,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Apr 2016 167,472 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded under plastic (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front headlight lense discoloured

Offside Front play in inner rack end

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded under plastic (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine covers fitted

traction control light on

Fail 2 Apr 2016 167,472 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded under plastic (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front headlight lense discoloured

Offside Front play in inner rack end

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded under plastic (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine covers fitted

traction control light on

Pass 17 Apr 2015 153,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 135,855 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 135,854 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 125,749 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 125,747 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 111,365 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 111,365 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 103,176 miles

front brake discs slightly worn.

nearside front tyre cracking slightly.

offside front side repeater slightly discoloured.

slight play in both front lower suspension arm rear bushes.

slight play in both front top suspension mounts.

Pass 26 Jan 2010 94,867 miles

left and right side front brake discs are corroded

left and right side front tyres worn on edges

right side rear coil spring corroded

spare tyre different size

Pass 27 Jan 2009 88,663 miles

front and rear brake discs rusty

o/s/f drive shaft outer cv boot leaking grease

o/s/f tyre pressure looks low?

Fail 27 Jan 2009 88,663 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs rusty

o/s/f drive shaft outer cv boot leaking grease

o/s/f tyre pressure looks low?

Pass 23 Jan 2008 75,964 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 42,058 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 3 May 2006 87,753 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 87,753 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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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WR02 BDV is a 2002 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WR02 BDV, 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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WR02 BDV is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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