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WU52 BLF

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,605 mi
Last recorded97,605 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 BLF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 97,605 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 97,605 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 93,155 miles

Nearside Rear body slight damage

Pass 12 Aug 2017 88,216 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 12 Aug 2017 88,216 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 85,093 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 85,093 miles

Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 81,124 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 77,731 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 75,032 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 71,520 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 66,537 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 63,456 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 59,523 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 50,601 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 50,601 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2007 36,883 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 36,883 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 29,891 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 25,833 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 25,833 miles

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

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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WU52 BLF is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WU52 BLF, 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.

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What year was WU52 BLF registered?

WU52 BLF is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is WU52 BLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU52 BLF shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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