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WU51 GDE

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

165,125 mi
Last recorded165,125 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 GDE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 165,125 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 153,796 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 153,795 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2019 149,056 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 148,963 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 138,536 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 138,536 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat to centre joint (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2017 129,538 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front seat belt bucked missing plastic case

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 May 2017 129,538 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine management light on

Nearside Front seat belt bucked missing plastic case

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 May 2016 119,028 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt Seat belt buckle surround missing but still operational (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 109,286 miles

Engine management light staying on

Nearside rear tyre is perishing

Pass 7 May 2014 100,831 miles

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

slight play in both front strut top mounts

Pass 7 May 2013 95,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

indicator bulbs faded

service light on

Fail 7 May 2013 95,661 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

indicator bulbs faded

service light on

Pass 15 May 2012 89,805 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 May 2011 83,428 miles

exhaust heat shield loose on catalitic converter

front brake discs very corroded

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 Jul 2010 79,889 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 75,572 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 68,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 68,402 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 60,241 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 49,766 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 45,331 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 45,331 miles

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

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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WU51 GDE is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WU51 GDE, 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 WU51 GDE registered?

WU51 GDE is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 19 January 2002.

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