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YJ02 DTW

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

162,025 mi
Last recorded162,025 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ02 DTW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 162,025 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2024 162,025 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 159,318 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

inner face of front discs corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2023 159,318 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

inner face of front discs corroded

Pass 30 May 2022 147,450 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 130,084 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 122,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 120,919 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 118,381 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 116,906 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 114,684 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 112,253 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 108,419 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 101,423 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 93,216 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 81,609 miles

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 May 2010 72,623 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2010 72,623 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 68,453 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 61,601 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 53,100 miles

all brake discs corroding

Pass 10 Jul 2006 42,624 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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YJ02 DTW is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YJ02 DTW, 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 YJ02 DTW registered?

YJ02 DTW is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 14 August 2002.

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The MOT history for YJ02 DTW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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