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YK02 LXG

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

151,571 mi
Last recorded151,571 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK02 LXG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 151,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion O/S/F Arch

Fail 20 Mar 2024 151,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion O/S/F Arch

Pass 18 Mar 2023 150,307 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 148,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 143,868 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 140,139 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 136,395 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 134,055 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 134,054 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 124,665 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 121,526 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 119,891 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 116,732 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 112,499 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 108,211 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 104,060 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 104,052 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 100,285 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 87,706 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 76,603 miles

front wishbone rear bushes worn

Pass 12 Sep 2006 64,323 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 64,323 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 42,943 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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YK02 LXG is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YK02 LXG, 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 YK02 LXG registered?

YK02 LXG is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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