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YM02 LYA

2002 Audi A3

Purple Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

229,906 mi
Last recorded229,906 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM02 LYA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 229,906 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)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2013 220,823 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2013 220,823 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2012 207,011 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2011 184,813 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 169,664 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 156,746 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 140,261 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 101,217 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 101,217 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 LYA is a 2002 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LYA, 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 LYA registered?

YM02 LYA is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 23 July 2002.

Is YM02 LYA safe to buy?

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