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WX52 PMV

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 PMV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021
Pass 9 Oct 2020

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2018

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Oct 2018

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Sep 2018

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber worn

Pass 9 Sep 2017 80,615 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 70,983 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 68,876 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 68,876 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 65,932 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 62,653 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

spare tyre is flat

Pass 31 Aug 2012 59,194 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 56,099 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 56,099 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 50,718 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 45,646 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 42,145 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 37,497 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 32,991 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 32,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2005 26,453 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 PMV is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WX52 PMV, 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 WX52 PMV registered?

WX52 PMV is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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