MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,230 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
n/s/r tyre worn on outer shoulder
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s inner cv gaitor deteriorated
rear brake discs corroded
slight play in o/s rack arm
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s inner cv gaitor deteriorated
rear brake discs corroded
slight play in o/s rack arm
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)
nearside front and nearside and offside rear brake disc slightly pitted and corroded
offside rear tyre lifting on tread slightly
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
n/s/f tyre worn low in centre of tread
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YL02 SPU is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 YL02 SPU, 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 YL02 SPU registered?
YL02 SPU is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 18 July 2002.
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