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YA02 XVC

2002 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,026 mi
Last recorded186,026 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA02 XVC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 186,026 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 159,220 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 124,464 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 119,227 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 108,274 miles

front exshaust mount snaped

Fail 7 Nov 2014 102,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front exshaust mount snaped

Pass 11 Nov 2013 100,965 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 100,965 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 95,999 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 93,054 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 92,998 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 86,137 miles

both rear brake discs badly corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2010 86,105 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2009 73,154 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 73,154 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 61,161 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 49,989 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 49,989 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 42,054 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 42,054 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2005 31,150 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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YA02 XVC is a 2002 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YA02 XVC, 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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YA02 XVC is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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