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WU02 THK

2002 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

175,275 mi
Last recorded175,275 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU02 THK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 175,275 miles

3 bulbs out on high level stop lamp

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

both front tyres splitting in tread area

both headlamps cloudy affecting beam patterns

both rear brake discs corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear tyre inner side walls splitting

engine oil leaks

front exhaust rubber hanger broken

nsf and both rear brakes binding

nsf brake pipe corroded

nsf inner drive shaft gaitor splitting

osf outer drive shaft gaitor splitting

Fail 8 Mar 2021 175,275 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

3 bulbs out on high level stop lamp

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

both front tyres splitting in tread area

both headlamps cloudy affecting beam patterns

both rear brake discs corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear tyre inner side walls splitting

engine oil leaks

front exhaust rubber hanger broken

nsf and both rear brakes binding

nsf brake pipe corroded

nsf inner drive shaft gaitor splitting

osf outer drive shaft gaitor splitting

Pass 11 Feb 2020 169,781 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 169,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 167,308 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 167,308 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective Servo pipe split and leaking pressure (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2018 161,213 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 161,213 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 154,681 miles

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 8 Mar 2016 143,909 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Servo pipe starting to split

Fail 1 Mar 2016 143,823 miles

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

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

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

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Servo pipe starting to split

Temp fuel cap fitted

rear sections of both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2015 134,770 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 130,010 miles

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

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front arm bushes getting weak

rear exhaust bracket broken , but system suported

Pass 18 Mar 2013 118,248 miles

NS rack arm has slight play

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 100,578 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 19 Mar 2012 100,578 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 85,494 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 76,619 miles

front no. plate cracked.

Pass 17 Mar 2009 68,331 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 58,317 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 46,867 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 39,831 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 THK is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 THK, 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 THK registered?

WU02 THK is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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The MOT history for WU02 THK shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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