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YF02 DPV

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,802 mi
Last recorded72,802 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF02 DPV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2013 72,802 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front fog lamp is not working

slight seepage from the power steering pipe

Pass 10 Jul 2012 67,858 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 63,687 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 60,259 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 56,029 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 56,029 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 52,126 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 45,428 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 37,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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YF02 DPV is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YF02 DPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF02 DPV registered?

YF02 DPV is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 1 July 2002.

Is YF02 DPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF02 DPV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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