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YO02 LCH

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,711 mi
Last recorded133,711 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO02 LCH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 133,711 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 122,519 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 122 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 112,814 miles

both rear brake pads getting low

both rear coil spring corroded

o/s/f tyre getting low on tread

Fail 15 Sep 2015 112,814 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

both rear brake pads getting low

both rear coil spring corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre getting low on tread

Pass 1 Oct 2014 103,451 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 97,105 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside tyre wall slightly damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2012 92,516 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 88,009 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 13 Oct 2010 79,674 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 70,621 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 70,621 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 63,209 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 63,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting 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 Anti-roll bar rubber mounting 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 13 Nov 2007 54,556 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 42,976 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn inside wall of tyre almost to excess and inner tread.

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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YO02 LCH is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YO02 LCH, 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 YO02 LCH registered?

YO02 LCH is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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