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YS02 GOP

2002 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,196 mi
Last recorded181,196 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS02 GOP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 181,196 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 173,530 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 158,958 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 18 Dec 2015 135,680 miles

slight blow from exhaust

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/side front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 121,405 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2014 121,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 22 Jan 2014 119,461 miles

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

N/s headlamp adjuster faulty

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Sep 2013 117,836 miles

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

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

engine warning lamp indicates a fault

front and rear brake discs worn

offside front tyre has lump on inner side wall

Fail 17 Sep 2013 117,836 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

engine warning lamp indicates a fault

offside front tyre has lump on inner side wall

Pass 8 Aug 2012 109,321 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Fail 27 Jul 2012 108,947 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 30 Jul 2011 102,550 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2011 102,550 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 92,839 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)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 92,839 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 82,036 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 82,036 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 21 May 2008 75,521 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2008 75,521 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 60,951 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 42,825 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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YS02 GOP is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YS02 GOP, 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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YS02 GOP is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 15 August 2002.

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