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YH02 DVP

2002 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,855 mi
Last recorded146,855 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH02 DVP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 146,855 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load buckle damaged (5.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall split, cords/ply's not exposed at time of test

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall split, cords/ply's not exposed at time of test

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

Overall brake efficiency only just met (56%)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 146,853 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load buckle damaged (5.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall split, cords/ply's not exposed at time of test

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall split, cords/ply's not exposed at time of test

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

Overall brake efficiency only just met (56%)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 145,645 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 141,532 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front discs are slightly pitted

Pass 27 Apr 2013 141,532 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front discs are slightly pitted

Pass 16 Apr 2012 134,543 miles

advise front disc rusty

Fail 16 Apr 2012 134,543 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise front disc rusty

Pass 26 Apr 2011 128,105 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 119,293 miles

both front roll bar mount bushes worn

both rear axle mount to body bushes weak

Fail 26 Jun 2010 119,293 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front roll bar mount bushes worn

both rear axle mount to body bushes weak

Pass 15 Nov 2008 94,369 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 81,479 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 67,885 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 67,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2006 60,645 miles

spare tyre defective

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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YH02 DVP is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YH02 DVP, 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 YH02 DVP registered?

YH02 DVP is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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