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VU02 YSH

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

164,994 mi
Last recorded164,994 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 YSH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 164,994 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 157,930 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 154,986 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 144,395 miles

EPC light illuminated on dash

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush worn, almost considered excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front passenger front seat does not allow access to the rear seats, however drivers seat allows access to the rear passenger seats

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front upper arm bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush worn, almost considered excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front upper arm bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 144,395 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (225/40R18) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (225/40R18) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

EPC light illuminated on dash

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush worn, almost considered excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (225/40R18) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front passenger front seat does not allow access to the rear seats, however drivers seat allows access to the rear passenger seats

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front upper arm bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush worn, almost considered excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front upper arm bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 135,916 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2019 135,916 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 119,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 119,535 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 114,587 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 110,356 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 109,319 miles

Both headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear inner (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To hose to radius arm (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 109,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Both headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear inner (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To hose to radius arm (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 104,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both headlamps poor condition

Fail 7 Oct 2014 104,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both headlamps poor condition

Pass 9 Oct 2013 102,043 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 102,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

deteriation to nearside front wiper blade

engine management light on

Pass 23 Oct 2012 100,340 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres are wearing low on edges (stepped tread)- will need attention soon

nearside rear tyre is wearing low on inner edge (will need attention soon)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 92,636 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 92,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 83,332 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 72,501 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 64,887 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 57,858 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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VU02 YSH is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VU02 YSH, 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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VU02 YSH is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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