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YR02 FYA

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

225,393 mi
Last recorded225,393 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 FYA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 225,393 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 175,950 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 175,946 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 167,083 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside windscreen washer jets partly blocked

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 167,083 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside windscreen washer jets partly blocked

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 159,063 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 159,063 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 151,230 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 151,164 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 22 Sep 2010 141,957 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 132,142 miles

Chips to screen.

Damage to nearside front and nearside rear tyre walls.

Nail in nearside front tyre.

Offside and nearside front anti roll bar D bushes worn.

Oil leak from engine.

Traction control lamp on.

Pass 25 Sep 2008 121,363 miles

1 bulb out on centre stop lamp

missfire from engine

rear discs worn

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Sep 2007 116,413 miles

REAR AXLE BUSHES WORN AND SLIGHT MOVEMENT

Pass 28 Sep 2006 108,442 miles

CHIPS TO SCREEN,ALL TYRES WORN LOW.

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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YR02 FYA is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YR02 FYA, 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 YR02 FYA registered?

YR02 FYA is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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