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YY02 MMK

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

208,574 mi
Last recorded208,574 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 208,574 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 208,303 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside& nearside (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working offside (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 198,111 miles

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

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded offside & nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 198,111 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate x2 (1.1.C.1e)

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

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded offside & nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 189,392 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 189,392 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 182,775 miles

coil springs corroded

rear brake discs poor require attention & rear pads low

reg plate cracked

Fail 26 Apr 2016 182,775 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

coil springs corroded

o/s/r brake slight bind

rear brake discs poor require attention & rear pads low

reg plate cracked

Pass 28 Apr 2015 168,071 miles

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

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

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

front pas showing signs of wear

oil resadue on engine

osf shocker weeping

surface corrosion to front and rear disc

Pass 22 Apr 2014 163,013 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front & rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 19 Apr 2013 149,465 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 149,464 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 136,305 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 136,304 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 125,238 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)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2011 125,238 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)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 116,270 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 116,170 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn and corroded - borderline

oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2009 104,376 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 93,448 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 93,448 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear 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 29 Mar 2007 83,480 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 69,359 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 MMK is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 MMK, 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 MMK is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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