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YM02 EFZ

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

174,864 mi
Last recorded174,864 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM02 EFZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 174,864 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 174,748 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed Inner rack end bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases times two (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hitting rear axle and rear bumper

Fluid leak, but not excessive Water housing on right hand side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Mcpherson strut top mount has lift in

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Mcpherson strut top mount has lift in

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 160,944 miles

Nearside Front tyre is wearing inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2016 149,583 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 140,849 miles

Oil Leaks

Fail 29 Sep 2015 140,849 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil Leaks

Pass 27 Oct 2014 131,732 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 114,930 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 110,248 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 106,235 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 106,234 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 101,105 miles

CHIP ON SCREEN

MIDDLE BOX MOUNT NEEDS WELDING

Pass 21 Oct 2009 91,520 miles

MIDDLE PIPE MOUNT NEEDS WELDING

SLIGHT CORRSION ON N/S/R BRAKE DISCS

Pass 22 Sep 2008 80,084 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 80,084 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 65,270 miles

nsr tyre 2mm osr tyre 3mm †centre exhaust mount broken †eml light on

Pass 14 Aug 2006 51,295 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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YM02 EFZ is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YM02 EFZ, 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 YM02 EFZ registered?

YM02 EFZ is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 2 July 2002.

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