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YY02 AZO

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,942 mi
Last recorded128,942 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 AZO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 128,942 miles

(both rear) brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside front lower (rear) suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

offside front anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush

offside front lower (rear) suspension arm rubber bush deterirated but not resulting in excessive movement

offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit

Fail 11 Dec 2012 128,941 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 122,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 104,626 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 104,616 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2009 99,681 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 94,108 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 76,601 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 76,601 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 118,941 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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YY02 AZO is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YY02 AZO, 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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YY02 AZO is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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