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YD02 GPY

2002 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

99,982 mi
Last recorded99,982 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD02 GPY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 99,982 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 99,981 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator not working all four not flashing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 95,330 miles

Central Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 93,142 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 93,139 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2018 89,850 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 89,850 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 84,050 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Dec 2016 83,543 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking at brake hose to caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre valve perished

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

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

coolant leak

Pass 28 Jan 2016 79,827 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 74,991 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 70,668 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 65,730 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 65,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 58,996 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 55,287 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 51,169 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 47,439 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 44,054 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 42,796 miles

front brake discs very worn, lipped and pitted

front brake pads appear to be wearing low

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 3 Mar 2006 37,425 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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YD02 GPY is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GPY, 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 GPY registered?

YD02 GPY is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 9 April 2002.

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