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YG02 ETE

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,002 mi
Last recorded114,002 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG02 ETE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 114,002 miles

exhaust rear box corroded and blowing slightly

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s rear coil springs corroded

o/s rear tyre wall perished

rear brake discs corroded

rear no plate slightly detoreated

Fail 13 Mar 2015 114,002 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust rear box corroded and blowing slightly

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s rear coil springs corroded

o/s rear tyre wall perished

rear brake discs corroded

rear no plate slightly detoreated

Pass 14 Mar 2014 106,847 miles

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

Oil leak

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

both steering rack arms have slight play

engine light stays on

rear wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

Fail 14 Mar 2014 106,847 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both steering rack arms have slight play

engine cover insure

engine light stays on

rear wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

Pass 26 Mar 2013 99,311 miles

both front wipers smear slightly

both rear brake discs corroded and worn

front brake discs slightly worn and scored

o/s rear shock absorber damp

rear no plate deteriorated

slight engine oil leak

slight play on n/s steering rack arm

Fail 26 Mar 2013 99,311 miles

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

rear no plate deteriorated

slight engine oil leak

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front wipers smear slightly

both rear brake discs corroded and worn

front brake discs slightly worn and scored

nail in o/s rear tyre

o/s rear shock absorber damp

slight play on n/s steering rack arm

Fail 20 Mar 2013 99,194 miles

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

both rear brake discs poor condition

rear number plate deteriorated

slight free play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 22 Mar 2012 91,793 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 85,310 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 26 Mar 2010 78,395 miles

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

both rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 26 Mar 2009 70,615 miles

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)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 63,284 miles

rear discs getting thin, ok for time of test.

Fail 27 Mar 2008 63,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear discs getting thin, ok for time of test.

Pass 20 Mar 2007 52,552 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 52,552 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 42,168 miles

Inner Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 ETE is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YG02 ETE, 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 YG02 ETE registered?

YG02 ETE is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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