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YG02 YML

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

137,308 mi
Last recorded137,308 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG02 YML
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 137,308 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 137,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 122,541 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 122,541 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 102,348 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 83,872 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 79,974 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Wishbone-rear bush. (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust section corroded.

Slight oil leak from power steering hose(Nearside of engine bay).

Slight wear in nearside front-inner rack joint(Inside gaiter).

Slight wear in steering rack.

Pass 17 Feb 2016 74,128 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

engine oil leak

headlamps glazed slightly

high pressure pas pipe weeping at rack end

Pass 14 Mar 2015 69,474 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 64,957 miles

Exhaust system coroded

Pass 22 May 2013 62,632 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 May 2012 60,642 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 59,520 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 54,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre sidewall cut

Pass 4 May 2010 54,051 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre sidewall cut

Pass 21 May 2009 48,728 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 43,641 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 36,919 miles

exhaust centre piece bracket corroded and broken.

Pass 27 May 2006 32,080 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 YML is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YML, 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 YML is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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