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WU51 TXM

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

155,315 mi
Last recorded155,315 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 TXM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2022 155,315 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 150,179 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both. more so on nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

both headlight lens poor condition

Fail 16 Jun 2021 150,171 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper arm (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake caliper leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both. more so on nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both headlight lens poor condition

Pass 13 Jun 2020 144,011 miles

handbrake not as good on offside

Pass 10 Jun 2019 136,527 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

child seat fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2018 129,612 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 114,600 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 114,600 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 108,832 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 108,831 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 98,526 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 98,375 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 92,494 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 88,302 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 80,879 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 73,507 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

rear tyres getting close to legal limit

Fail 25 Aug 2011 73,507 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

rear tyres getting close to legal limit

Pass 28 Aug 2010 65,330 miles

both front lower arm bushes starting to seperate

both rear axle bushes slightly deteriating

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2009 56,706 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 50,245 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 44,633 miles

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

discs corroded and worn

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres worn

Pass 15 Sep 2006 37,898 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 31,588 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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WU51 TXM is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WU51 TXM, 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 TXM registered?

WU51 TXM is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 15 January 2002.

Is WU51 TXM safe to buy?

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