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BJ02 YME

2002 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,552 mi
Last recorded129,552 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 YME
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 129,552 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 126,033 miles

seepage around lower gearbox

Fail 12 Jul 2017 126,032 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe and catalyst converter joint, sleeve deteriorated (7.1.2)

seepage around lower gearbox

Pass 16 Jul 2016 117,512 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 110,484 miles

All tyres close to wear limit

Pass 8 Feb 2014 101,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 101,176 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 99,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake discs very poor condition

Pass 13 Sep 2011 95,536 miles

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

both front tyres worn to 2.5-3mm

midde section of exhaust has a clamp corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2010 86,603 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 81,217 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 76,054 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2008 76,054 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 67,361 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 53,335 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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BJ02 YME is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YME, 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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BJ02 YME is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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