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YE02 OSU

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,380 mi
Last recorded163,380 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE02 OSU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 163,380 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 158,160 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 155,459 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear 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 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)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 153,420 miles

1x section of centre stop light not working

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

coolant leak

offside rear tyre 2mm within centre 3/4 tread.less on inner edge

some deterioration to both front headlamp beam patterns

some perishing to offside front track rod end rubber boot

Fail 10 Feb 2014 153,420 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

1x section of centre stop light not working

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

coolant leak

offside front tyre 2mm within centre 3/4 tread. less on inner edge

rear brake discs heavily deteriorated

some deterioration to both front headlamp beam patterns

some perishing to offside front track rod end rubber boot

Pass 11 Jan 2013 146,026 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 137,946 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 137,946 miles

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

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

eng management light on

throttle erratic

Pass 25 Jan 2011 116,122 miles

Advise both front tyres well worn

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 94,890 miles

Both front tyres ON limits of tread wear at centre tread areas

Rear inner b/pads appear abit low

Fail 1 Feb 2010 94,793 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both front tyres ON limits of tread wear at centre tread areas

Rear inner b/pads appear abit low

Pass 20 Aug 2008 64,520 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 64,520 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 47,387 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 46,807 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 28,174 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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YE02 OSU is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver 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 YE02 OSU, 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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YE02 OSU is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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