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YG02 ETZ

2002 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

101,224 mi
Last recorded101,224 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG02 ETZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 101,224 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 98,400 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 95,430 miles

Nearside headlamp dipped beam light output dimmer compared to offside

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 95,429 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside headlamp dipped beam light output dimmer compared to offside

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 86,897 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

oil leaks(s)

Fail 24 Nov 2018 86,897 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

oil leaks(s)

Pass 18 Nov 2017 79,974 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 73,596 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 73,596 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 65,464 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 65,464 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Electronic stability system component excessively damaged Lever snapped (3.4.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 58,160 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 58,160 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 48,857 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 48,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 May 2012 37,745 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 33,855 miles

front brake discs pitted

Pass 5 May 2010 32,583 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 32,152 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 26,684 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 21,107 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 21,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

tyre size; †Bridgestone Potenza RE040 225 45 R17 91Y

Pass 4 Apr 2006 17,442 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 ETZ is a 2002 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ETZ, 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 ETZ registered?

YG02 ETZ is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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