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WR02 NRE

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests36 (22 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

181,585 mi
Last recorded181,585 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR02 NRE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

22 pass 14 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 181,585 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2025 176,802 miles

Nearside Front headlight aim slightly low adjuster broken off

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 May 2024 172,256 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low 2/3mm also worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2023 167,488 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust blow front box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 May 2023 167,488 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust blow front box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 163,342 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 163,292 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 158,282 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2021 158,202 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 155,558 miles

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

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

both rear tyres showing signs of perishing

Fail 12 Jun 2020 155,558 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

both rear tyres showing signs of perishing

Pass 15 May 2019 154,426 miles

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

Front Number plate damaged

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 7 May 2019 154,426 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.9 / 1.44 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested Headlamp excessively deteriorated, unable to check aim. Leveling device NOT checked! (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested Headlamp excessively deteriorated, unable to check aim. Leveling device NOT checked! (4.1.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Number plate damaged

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 152,925 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2018 152,925 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2017 151,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 151,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 151,493 miles

Emissions not tested Belt Overdue (7.4.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2 places (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2016 148,853 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 146,598 miles

HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.OIL LEAKS.N/S OUTER C/V BOOT LOOSE.C EXHAUST BRACKET WELDS BROKEN.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK O/S.

TYRES-O/S/F WALL DISTORTION-O/S/R WALL DAMAGE.ENGINE/INJECTION FAULT?

Fail 21 Apr 2015 146,598 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.OIL LEAKS.N/S OUTER C/V BOOT LOOSE.C EXHAUST BRACKET WELDS BROKEN.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK O/S.

TYRES-O/S/F WALL DISTORTION-O/S/R WALL DAMAGE.ENGINE/INJECTION FAULT?

Pass 8 May 2014 145,539 miles

centre exhaust mount broken but does not effect security of exhaust

Pass 23 Apr 2013 141,458 miles

COOLANT LEVEL LOW.C EXHAUST BRACKET WELDS BROKEN.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS-BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT.MINOR PLAY RACK.CORROSION R FERRULES.DAMAGE O/S/F TYRE WALL.

Fail 23 Apr 2013 141,458 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

COOLANT LEVEL LOW.C EXHAUST BRACKET WELDS BROKEN.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS-BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT.MINOR PLAY RACK.CORROSION R FERRULES.DAMAGE O/S/F TYRE WALL.

Pass 24 Apr 2012 137,724 miles

CORROSION R FERRULES.C EXHAUST BRACKET WEELDS BROKEN.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS-BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT.O/S OUTER C/V BOOT STARTING TO LEAK.O/S/R COIL SPRING MAY BE INCOMPLETE?

Pass 14 Apr 2011 132,633 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 132,633 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

EXHAUST BRACKET WELDS BROKEN.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION-ARMS-STRUTS-BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT-RACK O/S.ALL DISCS WORN/CORRODED-BRAKE BALANCE POOR-R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN.

Pass 6 May 2010 127,379 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE.O/S/R BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED.EXHAUST BRACKET WELDS BROKEN.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.O/S/F+N/S/F WISHBONE BUSH SPLIT.N/S OUTER C/V BOOT STARTING TO LEAK.F+R DISC WORN/CORRODED.DAMAGE O/S/R+N/S/R TYRE WALL.

Fail 6 May 2010 127,379 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SCREEN DAMAGE.O/S/R BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED.EXHAUST BRACKET WELDS BROKEN.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.O/S/F+N/S/F WISHBONE BUSH SPLIT.N/S OUTER C/V BOOT STARTING TO LEAK.F+R DISC WORN/CORRODED.DAMAGE O/S/R+N/S/R TYRE WALL.

Pass 8 May 2009 115,784 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 115,784 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

SCREEN DAMAGE.MINOR PLAY O/S/F+N/S/F BALL JOINTS/BUSHES.R BRAKE HOSES FERRULES CORRODED.

Pass 21 Apr 2008 102,808 miles

BRAKE DISCS WORN/CORRODED.DAMAGE WHEEL RIMS.N/S OUTER C/V BOOT STARTING TO LEAK? GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.

Fail 21 Apr 2008 102,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

BRAKE DISCS WORN/CORRODED.DAMAGE WHEEL RIMS.N/S OUTER C/V BOOT STARTING TO LEAK? GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.

Fail 4 May 2007 85,910 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2007 85,910 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 68,978 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 NRE is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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