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YJ02 VKS

2002 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

133,929 mi
Last recorded133,929 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ02 VKS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 133,929 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 130,421 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 121,458 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 110,258 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 95,808 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 81,438 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 66,945 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 61,528 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 54,021 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 43,597 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 43,597 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 34,205 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 VKS is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 VKS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ02 VKS registered?

YJ02 VKS is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 18 March 2002.

Is YJ02 VKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ02 VKS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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