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WR02 LML

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

177,307 mi
Last recorded177,307 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2021 177,307 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

parking brake has little reserve travel also only just meets minimum requirements of efficiency

Fail 30 Dec 2020 177,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

parking brake has little reserve travel also only just meets minimum requirements of efficiency

Pass 24 Jun 2019 161,376 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s sill damaged

Fail 20 Jun 2019 161,320 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s sill damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2018 158,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

door catch sticking intermittent

o/s mirror damaged

o/s outer sill damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2017 155,772 miles

both headlights deteriated not excessively effecting light output

n/s/f shock absorber knocking

o/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

Fail 21 Jun 2017 155,771 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened o/s and n/s inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour o/s and n/s (1.4.A.2f)

both headlights deteriated not excessively effecting light output

n/s/f shock absorber knocking

o/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 24 Jun 2016 139,031 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 139,031 miles

Braking system leaking brake servo pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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

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

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

Obligatory mirror missing o/s door mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 125,693 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 125,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 121,711 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 121,711 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 115,556 miles

Rear number plate slightly insecure

Fail 21 Jun 2013 115,556 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear number plate slightly insecure

Fail 9 May 2012 111,230 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 May 2012 111,230 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 105,021 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 105,021 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 99,588 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 99,588 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 97,678 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 93,107 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)

Pass 16 May 2008 93,107 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 86,318 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 86,318 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 76,147 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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WR02 LML is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LML, 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 LML is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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