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YD02 UYN

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

177,507 mi
Last recorded177,507 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 177,507 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 177,489 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 May 2016 176,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam and o/s (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Apr 2016 175,625 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split damaged and twisted (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam rear bushes (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 169,147 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside rear tyre inner wall cracked and perished.

Pass 12 Dec 2013 163,576 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 160,133 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 159,990 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 153,560 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 153,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 137,860 miles

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

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

Oil leak from air pipe to turbo.

Pass 1 Jun 2009 124,957 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 110,723 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 110,723 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 93,036 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2006 79,687 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 79,687 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 UYN is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UYN, 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 UYN registered?

YD02 UYN is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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