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YG02 ETK

2002 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

210,598 mi
Last recorded210,598 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG02 ETK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 210,598 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 210,598 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 195,633 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 171,438 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2014 171,428 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 150,763 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 150,763 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 127,746 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 104,341 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 104,341 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2010 76,947 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 May 2010 76,947 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 65,604 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 54,714 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 43,544 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 34,015 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 ETK is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel 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 ETK, 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 YG02 ETK registered?

YG02 ETK is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 11 April 2002.

Is YG02 ETK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG02 ETK shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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