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WU02 THN

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,573 mi
Last recorded182,573 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 182,573 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 182,573 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 175,020 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 175,020 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 165,740 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 165,740 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 156,655 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 156,655 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 145,871 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 138,552 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 138,552 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 134,564 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 134,564 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 129,494 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 129,466 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 123,605 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 123,605 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 107,445 miles

n/s inner drive shaft joint boot torn

Pass 18 Apr 2007 93,151 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 79,954 miles

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

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 THN is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WU02 THN, 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 THN registered?

WU02 THN is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 18 April 2002.

Is WU02 THN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU02 THN shows 20 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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