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WU02 JKE

2002 Audi A3

Purple Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

182,560 mi
Last recorded182,560 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU02 JKE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 182,560 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 181,856 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S/F Headlamp Misted Over (1.7.5a)

N/S/R Reverse Light Inop

O/S/F Window Inop

Oil leak Oil Leak Present At Rear Of Engine ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower Arm Bushes Cracking (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Discs Slight Corrosion Lip (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear Discs Minor Face Corrosion Present (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2016 181,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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)

Fail 16 May 2016 181,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 174,824 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 163,983 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 151,578 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 138,836 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 126,026 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 126,026 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 31 Mar 2010 113,321 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 100,379 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 100,379 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 87,805 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 74,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 58,386 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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WU02 JKE is a 2002 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WU02 JKE, 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 WU02 JKE registered?

WU02 JKE is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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