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YA02 YSL

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

107,175 mi
Last recorded107,175 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA02 YSL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2021 107,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 107,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 96,559 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 90,404 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 90,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 86,391 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 72,850 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres out of shape on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 62,352 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 57,922 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 57,922 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 55,270 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 52,831 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 52,831 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 49,533 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 49,533 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 46,752 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 42,814 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 39,324 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 34,684 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 29,108 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 22,269 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 YSL is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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