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FX02 YVC

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,221 mi
Last recorded88,221 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 YVC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 88,221 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement advise replacement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 71,596 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2015 71,596 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 59,509 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front brake discs worn/pitted.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear tyre tread "stepped".

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake discs worn/pitted.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 59,509 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front brake discs worn/pitted.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear tyre tread "stepped".

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake discs worn/pitted.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Unable to assess rear inner brake pads.

Pass 25 Mar 2013 54,535 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 47,984 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 43,416 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 36,629 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 32,894 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 28,629 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 24,455 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 19,405 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 19,234 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 YVC is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FX02 YVC, 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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FX02 YVC is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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