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BJ02 YLO

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,649 mi
Last recorded119,649 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 YLO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 119,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 119,598 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 108,699 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 102,436 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 97,209 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 90,476 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 83,899 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 83,868 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 76,957 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 76,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 69,791 miles

o/s/r n/s/r axle bushes perishing

Fail 10 Nov 2009 69,791 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/r n/s/r axle bushes perishing

Pass 8 Nov 2008 61,549 miles

n/s/r axle bush slightly worn/slight play

Fail 8 Nov 2008 61,549 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r axle bush slightly worn/slight play

Pass 12 Nov 2007 50,068 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 48,181 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 39,210 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BJ02 YLO is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc 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 BJ02 YLO, 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 BJ02 YLO registered?

BJ02 YLO is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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