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YF02 VYY

2002 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

147,752 mi
Last recorded147,752 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF02 VYY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 147,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 135,797 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 135,797 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 117,872 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 117,872 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 101,758 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear o/s n/s brakes disc slightly worn

Pass 29 Sep 2014 98,284 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 98,284 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 95,788 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 95,781 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 91,738 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 91,732 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 87,534 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 87,528 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 82,879 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2009 78,292 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 78,292 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 72,426 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2007 66,945 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 60,067 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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YF02 VYY is a 2002 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel 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 YF02 VYY, 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 YF02 VYY registered?

YF02 VYY is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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