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YD02 GSZ

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

194,852 mi
Last recorded194,852 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD02 GSZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 194,852 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 194,822 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under tray fitted

Pass 19 May 2016 185,607 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 185,047 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases *** ANOTHER EMISSION CHECK WILL BE REQUIRED ON RETEST *** (7.1.2)

Front All position lamps not working both ns and os (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + rear beam unit (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened slightly (2.4.G.1)

Front exhaust hanger split. System adequately supported at time of inspection

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

Nearside Front non prescribed area slightly damaged / distorted: outer sill to floor area

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

corrosion to some under body components / panels

sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 20 Apr 2015 168,579 miles

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

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

corrosion to underbody components

non prescribed area is distorted: ns front outer sill / floor pan area

Pass 2 May 2014 152,228 miles

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion to underbody components / panels

Fail 29 Apr 2014 152,228 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion to underbody components / panels

Pass 18 Apr 2013 133,254 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 118,037 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 109,114 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 99,532 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 81,888 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 81,888 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 68,970 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 May 2007 57,206 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 49,156 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 GSZ 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 81.3%.

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 GSZ, 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 GSZ registered?

YD02 GSZ is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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