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YD02 UYT

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

136,128 mi
Last recorded136,128 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD02 UYT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 136,128 miles

front brakes worn

front tyres worn

headlight outputs deteriorating /lens

Fail 24 Sep 2018 136,128 miles

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

front brakes worn

front tyres worn

headlight outputs deteriorating /lens

Pass 2 Oct 2017 126,315 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Sep 2017 126,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Nov 2016 122,665 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 122,665 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both and output (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 116,306 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 105,094 miles

Exhaust front sheild vibrates

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 104,095 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust front sheild vibrates

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 90,111 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine has oil leak

front bumper damaged

front number plate damaged

Fail 5 Aug 2013

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine has oil leak

front bumper damaged

front number plate damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2012 81,736 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2011 71,847 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 63,177 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 55,193 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 55,193 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2008 47,121 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 47,121 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 38,028 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 30,190 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 UYT is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UYT, 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 UYT is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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