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WX52 RRY

2002 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

188,357 mi
Last recorded188,357 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 RRY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 188,357 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 187,168 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 187,166 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 180,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play will need replacing soon (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 170,394 miles

Slight surface corrosion on rear axle

Fail 18 Sep 2019 170,267 miles

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

Offside Front slight play in top mount

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 153,601 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 153,592 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 148,276 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 148,137 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 142,489 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearmost (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 142,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearmost (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 135,453 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 128,337 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Fail 4 Sep 2014 128,337 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Pass 4 Sep 2013 119,671 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 119,671 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 108,746 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 95,166 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 95,165 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 81,319 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 81,046 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 67,740 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 67,514 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 55,597 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 55,597 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 48,631 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 42,507 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 42,507 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 8 Sep 2005 38,191 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 RRY is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RRY, 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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WX52 RRY is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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