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WR02 XYM

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,654 mi
Last recorded131,654 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR02 XYM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 131,654 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Front both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 131,292 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2023 130,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2019 128,839 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 111,673 miles

Front bumper damaged / loose

Nearside front lower bottom ball joint dust cover in poor condition

Nearside front lower bottom ball joint has slight play / movement from it

Pass 7 Jan 2016 102,220 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 102,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 94,374 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 89,998 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 89,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 85,105 miles

(for access to rear)

Bottom suspension arm ball joint dust cover split (slightly)

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Nearside fronthead light mounting points damaged / broken (has had temp repair done toit)

Nearside head light adjuster missing

Offside front tyre worn (heavy) on inner edge

Top anti-roll bar dust cover split (slightly)

offside front seat handle broken / missing

Fail 24 Dec 2012 85,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

(for access to rear)

Bottom suspension arm ball joint dust cover split (slightly)

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Nearside head light adjuster missing

Offside front tyre worn (heavy) on inner edge

Top anti-roll bar dust cover split (slightly)

offside front seat handle broken / missing

Pass 4 Jan 2012 76,907 miles

Front windows tinted

Fail 28 Dec 2011 76,741 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front windows tinted

Large amount of play in offside inner steering rack ball joint

Offside front inner driveshaft boot split

Pass 31 Dec 2010 67,802 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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 XYM is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WR02 XYM, 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 XYM registered?

WR02 XYM is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 4 June 2002.

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