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YR02 WMD

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

145,000 mi
Last recorded145,000 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 WMD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 145,000 miles

Central Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Sep 2019 145,000 miles

Central Front Undertray likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jul 2018 139,408 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 132,036 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 131,982 miles

Braking system leaking FROM MASTER CYLINDER AREA >> CHECK REQUIRED (3.6.A.1)

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords N/S/F OUTER WALL (4.1.D.1a)

registration plate deteriorated REAR TOP EDGE (6.3.1d)

Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly N/S/F (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S/F (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

coil spring broken N/S/F (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high RESET (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/F 2mm >>> NEW ADVISED (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 129,475 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 129,475 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 121,348 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 121,302 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 121,302 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 119,199 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

o/s front tyre outer egdes balding

o/s front tyre rubbing against inner mudgaurd

Fail 12 Mar 2012 119,198 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

o/s front tyre outer egdes balding

o/s front tyre rubbing against inner mudgaurd

Pass 22 Mar 2011 111,396 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 103,912 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 103,912 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 97,722 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 88,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 88,844 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 81,308 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 75,743 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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YR02 WMD is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YR02 WMD, 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 YR02 WMD registered?

YR02 WMD is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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