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YX02 YMV

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

138,179 mi
Last recorded138,179 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 YMV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 138,179 miles

Engine management light on at time of test

Nearside Front Tyre starting to perish

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Rear Both sides tyres starting to perish

Pass 20 Apr 2017 133,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

rear tyres perished and cracking on sidewalls

Fail 20 Apr 2017 133,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres perished and cracking on sidewalls

Pass 14 May 2016 129,336 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 127,552 miles

advise o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 14 May 2014 116,968 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 116,965 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 113,110 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 May 2012 108,595 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 108,595 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 May 2011 103,435 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 103,362 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre exhaust mounting detached

Nearside Rear Trailing 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 15 Apr 2010 96,068 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 May 2009 79,440 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 79,440 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 67,426 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 67,425 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear discs worn close to limit

Pass 11 May 2007 52,486 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 41,936 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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YX02 YMV is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 YX02 YMV, 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 YX02 YMV registered?

YX02 YMV is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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