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YF02 XYC

2002 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,827 mi
Last recorded87,827 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF02 XYC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 87,827 miles

1. Front brake discs starting to corrode. 2. Rear brake discs starting to corrode.

Fail 21 Mar 2017 87,779 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

1. Front brake discs starting to corrode. 2. Rear brake discs starting to corrode.

Pass 29 Mar 2016 81,503 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 80,501 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 80,501 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 79,584 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 78,583 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 78,583 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 77,559 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2011 76,519 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 76,519 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs rusty and worn

Pass 12 May 2010 75,376 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 73,742 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front screen marked

Fail 30 Jun 2009 73,742 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front screen marked

Pass 23 Jul 2008 65,891 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 65,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 59,402 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 36,902 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 XYC is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XYC, 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 XYC registered?

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

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The MOT history for YF02 XYC shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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