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FX02 YDO

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

68,876 mi
Last recorded68,876 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 YDO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 68,876 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside front inner CV Boot weeping grease

Pass 19 Apr 2021 62,996 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2021 62,907 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2020 60,218 miles

Exhaust heatshield on cat loose

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 57,222 miles

both front suspension arms have deteriorated rear bushes

nearside front lower ball joint has slight play

offside front inner cv boot weaping grease

rear brake pipes swollen under protective coating

Fail 9 Apr 2019 57,218 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

both front suspension arms have deteriorated rear bushes

nearside front lower ball joint has slight play

offside front brake disc corroded

offside front inner cv boot weaping grease

rear brake pipes swollen under protective coating

Pass 18 Apr 2018 54,659 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre valve perished

Fail 18 Apr 2018 54,659 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre valve perished

Pass 13 Apr 2017 51,920 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Inner CV gaiter small clip missing but not letting dirt enter the gaiter

Offside Front tyre sidewall starting to crack

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 49,826 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 47,439 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 47,439 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 May 2014 45,345 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 42,413 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 38,353 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 34,365 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 32,093 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 29,554 miles

inside of front brake discs are getting rusty

Pass 1 Apr 2008 27,492 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 27,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

osf tyre is on the legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 5 Apr 2007 24,219 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 20,566 miles

rear tyres are getting low.

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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FX02 YDO is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FX02 YDO, 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 FX02 YDO registered?

FX02 YDO is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 10 April 2002.

Is FX02 YDO safe to buy?

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