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YD02 GSV

2002 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,944 mi
Last recorded120,944 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 120,944 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine management light on

slight underbody corrosion on components

Fail 3 Mar 2017 120,944 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

engine management light on

slight underbody corrosion on components

Pass 16 Mar 2016 104,703 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 104,688 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing rear (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 93,693 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 82,755 miles

advise both rear tyres out of shape on inner edges

advise child seats n/s and o/s rear. (unable to check belts correctly)

advise exhaust corroding/center bracket broken (still very secure)

advise front subframe corroding

advise top brather hose split (fumes entering car)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 77,834 miles

advise all brake discs in poor condition

advise center exhaust mounting broked. (exhaust bstill well supported)

advise rear tyres wearin g on inner edges and tread fethering

Pass 27 Apr 2012 72,938 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 66,394 miles

advise n/s/r and o/s/r child seat fitted (unable to corrrectly check seats/belts

advise o/s/r brake pipe showing corrosion under protective coating

advise slight front brake judder

Pass 21 Apr 2010 61,599 miles

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

engine warning light on

Pass 24 Apr 2009 55,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Apr 2009 55,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 49,659 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 45,715 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 45,715 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

segment in high level stop lamp not working

Pass 28 Apr 2006 39,553 miles

all 4 tyres worn dowwn to 3mm. †

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 GSV is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol 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 YD02 GSV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD02 GSV registered?

YD02 GSV is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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