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WR02 FNS

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

162,680 mi
Last recorded162,680 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR02 FNS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 162,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 143,588 miles

Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 4 Apr 2017 133,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 123,967 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 123,964 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat pipe (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 116,167 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 110,807 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 104,242 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 104,241 miles

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

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 96,729 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

damp around radiator. smell of anti freeze

n/s/r tyre deteriorating on outer wall

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres cutting out on inner edges

Pass 22 Mar 2011 88,880 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 88,867 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 82,984 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 76,892 miles

Advise cut in side wall of driverside rear tyre not down to canvass

Pass 19 Mar 2008 72,607 miles

cut in side wall of driverside rear tyre just ok for test

driverside window inop

Pass 4 Apr 2007 67,872 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 63,759 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 63,759 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 FNS is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WR02 FNS, 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 WR02 FNS registered?

WR02 FNS is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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