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YB02 OUC

2002 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,429 mi
Last recorded140,429 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB02 OUC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 140,429 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 133,094 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to and from rear flex hoses slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged stone embedded in ns rear tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 128,311 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded os and ns rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes to rear flex hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

coil spring corroded os and ns rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 128,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded os and ns rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes to rear flex hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

coil spring corroded os and ns rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 123,109 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 117,637 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 107,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 20 Jan 2014 99,981 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 92,961 miles

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

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

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2012 83,811 miles

CAT heat sheild loose

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

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

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

all 4 tyres have small cuts to tread but none to cords

both rear tyres starting to perish

nsr calliper handbrake lever not on the stop

Pass 19 Apr 2012 83,811 miles

CAT heat sheild loose

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

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

all 4 tyres have small cuts to tread but none to cords

both rear tyres starting to perish

nsr calliper handbrake lever not on the stop

Pass 18 Apr 2011 75,846 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 75,846 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2010 66,676 miles

Both rear suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 7 May 2009 54,927 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 46,987 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2008 46,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 41,050 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade deterioated

Pass 16 Aug 2006 40,015 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 33,408 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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YB02 OUC is a 2002 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YB02 OUC, 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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YB02 OUC is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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