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YG02 EOB

2002 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,660 mi
Last recorded131,660 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG02 EOB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 131,660 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

battery insecure

both outer sills damaged

both outer sills damaged

brake pad warning light on

nearside front abs sensor wire repaired

oil sump damaged

oil sump damaged

sligh exhaust blow from joints

slight smear front wipers

various brake pipes corroded

various brake pipes corroded

various suspension components corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2015 131,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired (3.4.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired (3.4.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

battery insecure

both outer sills damaged

brake pad warning light on

oil sump damaged

sligh exhaust blow from joints

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2014 127,700 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 127,700 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 122,775 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 118,986 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

osrv seatbelt buckle covor missing

Pass 19 Mar 2011 109,845 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

Offside rear seat belt clasp cover missing

Fail 18 Mar 2011 109,843 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on

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

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

Offside rear seat belt clasp cover missing

Pass 15 Mar 2010 103,531 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 103,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 89,362 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 81,460 miles

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

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

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

off side front steering rack tie rod slightly distorted

Pass 13 Jan 2007 68,883 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 59,466 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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YG02 EOB is a 2002 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YG02 EOB, 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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YG02 EOB is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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