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YC02 AYA

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

191,832 mi
Last recorded191,832 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC02 AYA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 191,832 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 191,832 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 182,480 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front 'D' bush slight play

Nearside Front brake hose perishing

Nearside Front drop link slight play

Nearside Front side repeater discoloured

Nearside Front tyre close to the legal limit

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Nearside Rear indicator discoloured

Nearside Rear road wheel discoloured

Nearside Rear shock absorber outer casing corroded

Offside Front 'D' bush slight play

Offside Front brake hose perishing

Offside Front indicator discoloured

Offside Front lower arm rear bush splitting

Offside Front road wheel distorted

Offside Front side repeater discoloured

Offside Front tyre close to the legal limit

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Rear indicator discoloured

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Rear tyre inner wall splitting but not deep enough to reach cords

Offside Rear wheel grabbing slightly

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear pads thin

auxiliary belt cracked

engine oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2016 175,053 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 168,793 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 168,673 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 162,190 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 156,672 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

protective coating on all metal brake pipes starting to deteriorate

rear wiperblade detiorated

Fail 5 Nov 2013 156,672 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust heat shield insecure

protective coating on all metal brake pipes starting to deteriorate

rear wiperblade detiorated

Pass 27 Nov 2012 146,896 miles

engine light on

Fail 27 Nov 2012 146,891 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

engine light on

Pass 30 Nov 2011 138,357 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 138,357 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 134,196 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 134,195 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 119,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 119,284 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 101,855 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 101,854 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 77,133 miles

both rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 13 Jun 2007 77,133 miles

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

both rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 29 Jun 2006 59,592 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 AYA is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AYA, 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 AYA registered?

YC02 AYA is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 10 July 2002.

Is YC02 AYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC02 AYA shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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