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YS02 VBX

2002 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,256 mi
Last recorded98,256 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS02 VBX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2018 98,256 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2017 97,942 miles

Exhaust is deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 97,942 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust is deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 96,979 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 96,979 miles

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamps constantly on when main lights are on (1.2.1f)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 93,525 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 87,882 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 Lower 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)

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

rear axle mounting bushes worn but not excessive

Pass 22 Aug 2012 82,991 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 77,073 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 70,437 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 65,592 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 62,170 miles

o/s rear hub binding slightly

Pass 21 May 2007 55,054 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 55,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2006 45,759 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 VBX is a 2002 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YS02 VBX, 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 YS02 VBX registered?

YS02 VBX is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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