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YH02 YXD

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,664 mi
Last recorded163,664 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH02 YXD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 163,664 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 163,664 miles

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)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 144,348 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 144,339 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 127,447 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 114,107 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Aug 2012 114,107 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2011 105,814 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

starter motor sticking after operation

Fail 2 Sep 2011 105,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

starter motor sticking after operation

Pass 1 Sep 2010 96,678 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 86,415 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 86,415 miles

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

Offside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 77,027 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 67,357 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken away from pipe

Pass 11 May 2006 55,152 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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YH02 YXD is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc 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 YXD, 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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YH02 YXD is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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