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WN02 YVS

2002 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

210,213 mi
Last recorded210,213 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN02 YVS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 210,213 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 May 2025 210,213 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 May 2024 201,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2024 201,091 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 189,192 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 189,192 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 May 2022 179,352 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both O/S & N/S (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 May 2022 179,352 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both O/S & N/S (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective lens opaque (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2021 167,604 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both O/s & N/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 149,679 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s+n/s rear axle bushes deteriorated on LIMIT (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides deteriorated,n/s on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

brake discs slightly deteriorated

n/s mirror cracked

n/s reverse light not working

o/s headlamp slightly deteriorated

o/s rear tyre showing slight perishing

power steering slightly faulty,belt idler deteriorated,advise repair

windscreen chipped

Fail 21 Mar 2019 149,678 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s+n/s rear axle bushes deteriorated on LIMIT (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides deteriorated,n/s on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

brake discs slightly deteriorated

n/s mirror cracked

n/s reverse light not working

o/s headlamp slightly deteriorated

o/s rear tyre showing slight perishing

power steering slightly faulty,belt idler deteriorated,advise repair

windscreen chipped

Pass 23 Mar 2018 141,980 miles

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

axle bushes showing deterioration

n/s mirror cracked

o/s front headlamp showing deterioration

pas slightly rough

windscreen chipped

Fail 23 Mar 2018 141,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

axle bushes showing deterioration

n/s mirror cracked

o/s front headlamp showing deterioration

pas slightly rough

windscreen chipped

Pass 20 Apr 2017 132,209 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 120,391 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

both rear axle bushes deteriorated

brake discs showing deterioration

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 9 Apr 2015 112,270 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre exhaust mount slightly deteriorated

n/s mirror damaged

rear axle bush showing deterioration

Fail 8 Apr 2015 112,261 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre exhaust mount slightly deteriorated

n/s mirror damaged

rear axle bush showing deterioration

undertray loose/hanging low

Pass 17 Apr 2014 105,155 miles

both front anti rollbar droplink lower bushes delaminated

rear axle bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2013 91,523 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 84,908 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 74,982 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 67,580 miles

Both front front tyres wearing on edges, getting close to limit.

Pass 6 May 2009 56,928 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 47,207 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 37,778 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 37,297 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 28,245 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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WN02 YVS is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 WN02 YVS, 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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WN02 YVS is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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