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YC02 AFY

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,840 mi
Last recorded123,840 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC02 AFY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 123,840 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 120,337 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 120,336 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 115,583 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 111,431 miles

Nearside front inner cv boot split

Nearside rear height adjuster broken

Fail 4 Jun 2011 111,431 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside front inner cv boot split

Nearside rear height adjuster broken

Pass 22 Sep 2010 111,415 miles

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

Nearside rear suspension height sensor broken

Fail 9 Sep 2010 111,415 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2009 103,899 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2009 103,899 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2008 97,678 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 88,534 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 64,667 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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YC02 AFY is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 YC02 AFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YC02 AFY?

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What year was YC02 AFY registered?

YC02 AFY is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 19 April 2002.

Is YC02 AFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC02 AFY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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