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EX02 SYY

2002 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,665 mi
Last recorded79,665 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 SYY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 79,665 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber top mount has slight wear

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

Offside Front shock absorber top mount has slight wear

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 79,665 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber top mount has slight wear

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

Offside Front shock absorber top mount has slight wear

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 70,067 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 66,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 66,138 miles

Emissions not tested Due To Fuel Leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Oct 2021 66,076 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested fuel leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill crushed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill crushed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 61,082 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 61,039 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 57,309 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 57,309 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 57,147 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 57,147 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 56,651 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 56,651 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 56,026 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 55,241 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 54,806 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 54,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear washer not working

Pass 13 Dec 2012 53,602 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 53,591 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2011 53,315 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 52,900 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 52,256 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 36,723 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 34,523 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 33,714 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 26,928 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 19,130 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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EX02 SYY is a 2002 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EX02 SYY, 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 EX02 SYY registered?

EX02 SYY is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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