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YD02 UVU

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,001 mi
Last recorded111,001 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD02 UVU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 111,001 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both o/s and n/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

both o/s and n/s front suspension top mounts deteriorated

Pass 13 Nov 2018 99,104 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Mounting is detached (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top mounts are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket has snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Fail 12 Nov 2018 99,104 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Catalyst converter (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Mounting is detached (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant level low

Engine MIL inoperative

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top mounts are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket has snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 80,919 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake binding very bslightly

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2017 80,919 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake binding very bslightly

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 76,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

bot rear brakes binding slightly

centre exhaust mounting weld broken

Pass 1 Aug 2015 74,258 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 69,178 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 69,178 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 58,772 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 58,771 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

pad warning light on

Pass 17 Feb 2012 51,747 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

esp light on

Pass 12 Feb 2011 47,049 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight play n/s inner rack joint

slight play o/s inner rack joint

Pass 11 Feb 2010 43,031 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 38,927 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight drag both rear brakes

Pass 1 Feb 2008 42,318 miles

front bumper loose

Pass 8 Feb 2007 29,962 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 22,145 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 22,141 miles

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)

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 UVU is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UVU, 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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YD02 UVU is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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