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YB02 OVP

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

175,946 mi
Last recorded175,946 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB02 OVP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2019 175,946 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 169,025 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 159,350 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 159,350 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 149,758 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 149,758 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 139,014 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 131,958 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 131,955 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 125,219 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 125,215 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 118,942 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 118,936 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 110,682 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 110,669 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 100,744 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 93,152 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 93,152 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 84,408 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 74,336 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 65,909 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 65,909 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 OVP is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 YB02 OVP, 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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What year was YB02 OVP registered?

YB02 OVP is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 9 July 2002.

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