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YM02 UNY

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

188,619 mi
Last recorded188,619 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM02 UNY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 188,619 miles

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

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

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

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 188,584 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases around cat (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users radiator leaking n/s/f (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested both headlamps (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket rusted and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 May 2018 167,920 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 156,203 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 156,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 141,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 31 May 2016 141,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 135,274 miles

both front to rear, and both rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Jun 2015 135,263 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front to rear, and both rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2014 127,278 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2013 120,268 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 120,258 miles

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 114,010 miles

both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

n/s front tyre worn close to wear bars

o/s front tyre is on 1.6mm limit

Fail 11 Jun 2012 114,010 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

n/s front tyre worn close to wear bars

o/s front tyre is on 1.6mm limit

Pass 27 May 2011 105,102 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 42,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 42,337 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 80,448 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 72,803 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 67,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both rear brakes binding slightly?

center rear upper brake light bulbs incomplete?

Pass 7 Feb 2007 66,485 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 51,539 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 UNY is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UNY, 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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YM02 UNY is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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