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YM02 VXP

2002 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,452 mi
Last recorded138,452 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM02 VXP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 138,452 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 138,452 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 132,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 118,551 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 118,551 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 104,936 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)

n/s steering arm has slight play

Pass 13 Oct 2009 103,993 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 103,993 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 93,667 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 91,175 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 75,434 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 VXP is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol 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 YM02 VXP, 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 VXP registered?

YM02 VXP is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 5 August 2002.

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