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YC02 AKO

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

122,925 mi
Last recorded122,925 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 122,925 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 122,925 miles

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

Advise engine managment light on.

Pass 3 May 2013 111,646 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 111,646 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Advise engine managment light on.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 101,872 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 101,872 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake binding slightly

rear radius pipes coating and slightly corroding

Pass 20 Apr 2011 94,779 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 94,779 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 85,990 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 73,759 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 62,823 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 62,823 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 50,274 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 38,395 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 AKO is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AKO, 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

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What year was YC02 AKO registered?

YC02 AKO is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 17 May 2002.

Is YC02 AKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC02 AKO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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