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YC02 AOO

2002 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,673 mi
Last recorded151,673 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC02 AOO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 151,673 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 150,301 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 150,301 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 145,489 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust system corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2016 145,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2015 140,859 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight damage both sills (6.1.A.1)

play in steering rack

Fail 5 Nov 2015 140,854 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight damage both sills (6.1.A.1)

play in steering rack

Pass 13 Oct 2014 132,938 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 132,938 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 124,626 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 124,623 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 118,660 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 112,724 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear hand brake incorrect adjustmet

Pass 7 Oct 2010 103,018 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre has a cut in thee sidewall

Fail 1 Oct 2010 103,016 miles

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre has a cut in thee sidewall

Pass 19 Sep 2009 91,779 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 82,831 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 75,306 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 56,350 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 39,377 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 AOO is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AOO, 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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YC02 AOO is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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