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YC02 AWG

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

214,299 mi
Last recorded214,299 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC02 AWG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 214,299 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 208,332 miles

headlamp patterns weak

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 9 Mar 2015 203,249 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 198,333 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 198,327 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 181,004 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 165,712 miles

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

Front wiper blades smearing.

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 165,712 miles

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

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

Front wiper blades smearing.

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 156,319 miles

Front and rear number plates water damaged.

Movement in offside front inner anti roll bar bush. (Strong advise)

Nearside mirror glass damaged.

Rear axle bushes worn.

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 146,233 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 146,233 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 135,322 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 124,733 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2008 124,733 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 106,376 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 83,875 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 AWG is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AWG, 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 AWG registered?

YC02 AWG is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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