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YC02 AHG

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

78,100 mi
Last recorded78,100 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC02 AHG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 78,100 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nearside & offside (2.5.A.1c)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 73,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine managment light on

Fail 21 Jan 2017 73,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine managment light on

Pass 9 Jan 2016 72,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Jan 2016 72,653 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 71,738 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 71,738 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 69,228 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 69,227 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 65,136 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 59,519 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 55,033 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 50,922 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 50,922 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 43,783 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OS handbrake lever not returning

front pads low

Pass 4 Oct 2008 43,783 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

OS handbrake lever not returning

front pads low

Pass 11 Oct 2007 38,093 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 35,284 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 28,890 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 AHG is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AHG, 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 YC02 AHG registered?

YC02 AHG is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 25 April 2002.

Is YC02 AHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC02 AHG shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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