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WU02 JPY

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,023 mi
Last recorded149,023 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU02 JPY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 149,023 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 146,109 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 141,896 miles

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 137,507 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 126,940 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear box bracket corrodind

Pass 25 Feb 2012 121,259 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 117,138 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 103,308 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 103,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 93,376 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 79,535 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

drivers seat back unable to be tilted forewards

Pass 23 May 2007 79,535 miles

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

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

drivers seat back unable to be tilted forewards

Pass 25 May 2006 66,549 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 63,374 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 63,363 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s and o/s front brake discs starting to corrode

n/s/f seat belt stalk cover missing

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 JPY is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU02 JPY registered?

WU02 JPY is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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