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YC02 APU

2002 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

135,075 mi
Last recorded135,075 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC02 APU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 135,075 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 135,072 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 124,794 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes into flexi and from flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front headlight lenses deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2018 120,078 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen outside of swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 115,134 miles

centre exhaust mounting corroded

rear tyres low on tread, n/s rear is right on 1.6 mm tread and requires changing asap

Pass 1 Aug 2016 110,647 miles

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

Nearside headlight lens deteriorated

Oil leak ()

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

chip in windscreen

clutch biting point high

Pass 18 Jul 2015 106,589 miles

cracking on the o/s rear tyre

eml light on

n/s rear tyre worn on edges

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 29 Jul 2014 101,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust bracket broken

engine management light illuminated

Pass 29 Jul 2014 101,965 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust bracket broken

engine management light illuminated

Pass 31 Jul 2013 100,049 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Jun 2012 100,004 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 99,988 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 94,616 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 82,836 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 82,813 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 6 May 2009 73,035 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 64,047 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 54,029 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 43,839 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 APU is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 APU, 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 APU registered?

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

Is YC02 APU safe to buy?

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