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WN52VYL
2002 AUDI A3
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration WN52VYL
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 33 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
33
Total Tests
20
Passes
13
Failures
60.61%
Pass Rate
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156 Total Defects Recorded
3 Jun 2026
Pass
Mileage: 263,126 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
21 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 263,124 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 256,315 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
7 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 234,211 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 233,984 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
28 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 219,888 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
28 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 203,517 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bad movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
28 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 203,517 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bad movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
23 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 195,844 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
12 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 195,524 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
15 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 186,996 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Excessive free play at start of travel (1.1.6 (d))
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
9 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 186,811 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Excessive free play at start of travel (1.1.6 (d))
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
27 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 179,282 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
2 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 179,243 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding osr (3.5.1k)
- Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside steering rack has slight play
- Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside steering rack has slight play
15 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 174,067 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear number plate
- Front brake discs worn
- Nearside & Offside front suspension arms rear bushes
- Nearside & Offside front tyres worn
- Offside outer sill rusty
23 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 168,572 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside and offside front suspension arms rear bushes worn/perished
- offside outer sill rusty
- under-trays and engine covers fitted
- front and rear number plates
23 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 168,572 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside and offside front suspension arms rear bushes worn/perished
- offside outer sill rusty
- under-trays and engine covers fitted
- front and rear number plates
23 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 145,954 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
18 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 145,630 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Outer Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
19 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 124,864 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
8 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 103,285 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2013 24 Jun 20268 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 103,285 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
20 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 90,242 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 78,735 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 78,735 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 67,521 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
27 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 67,521 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
27 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 52,208 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 52,208 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
29 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 41,652 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2008 24 Jun 202625 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 41,637 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
23 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 34,573 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2007 24 Jun 202624 Oct 2005
Pass
Mileage: 26,410 MI
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WN52VYL was registered on 2002-10-25
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