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YD02 GOU

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,864 mi
Last recorded93,864 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD02 GOU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 93,864 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 92,963 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2015 92,737 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 May 2014 82,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 69,588 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 58,063 miles

Both front tyres are on 3mm.

Fail 29 Mar 2012 58,063 miles

Both front tyres are on 3mm.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 43,537 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 25 Mar 2011 43,460 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Mar 2010 35,850 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Mar 2009 27,754 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 26,105 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 24,129 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 20,812 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 20,797 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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YD02 GOU is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YD02 GOU, 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 YD02 GOU registered?

YD02 GOU is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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