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YD02 YNS

2002 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,260 mi
Last recorded123,260 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD02 YNS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 123,260 miles

Offside 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 16 Apr 2018 123,260 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside 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 11 Mar 2017 120,669 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 120,667 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

eml light on

Pass 18 Aug 2015 118,959 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 104,229 miles

eng light is on

Fail 11 Aug 2014 104,229 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

eng light is on

Pass 23 Aug 2013 97,800 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 88,109 miles

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

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

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

eng light is on

rear discs are rusty

Pass 21 May 2011 80,985 miles

rear brake discs very rusty

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

engine management light on

Pass 9 Jun 2010 75,311 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 67,119 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 53,741 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 40,764 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 40,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 29,832 miles

front tyres reaching legal limit, ok for time of test, advise replacment asap.

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 YNS is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc 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 YNS, 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 YNS registered?

YD02 YNS is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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