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WX52 LKF

2002 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,300 mi
Last recorded103,300 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 LKF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 103,300 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 94,139 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 90,322 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2014 87,949 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2014 87,949 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2013 83,754 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

nsr coil sping slightly curroded

nsr wheel slightly out of shape

slight engine oil leak

slight play in nsf steering arm

Fail 4 May 2013 83,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

nsr coil sping slightly curroded

nsr wheel slightly out of shape

slight engine oil leak

slight play in nsf steering arm

Pass 24 Mar 2012 78,877 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2012 78,872 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 68,375 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Feb 2011 68,372 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

coolant low

eml light on

Pass 3 Mar 2010 55,408 miles

auxillary belt is just starting to perish

both front lower wishbone rear mounting bushes are starting to weaken

brake pedal travel appears slightly long but brakes appear to be working correctly

fuel filler cap seal is perishing but still appears to be sealing ok at present

several very small chips throughout windscreen

slight oil dampness at diff area and rear of engine

Pass 26 Feb 2009 42,822 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 3 Mar 2008 37,721 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 37,721 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 31,567 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 24,944 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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WX52 LKF is a 2002 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WX52 LKF, 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 WX52 LKF registered?

WX52 LKF is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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