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YY02 THK

2002 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,736 mi
Last recorded141,736 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 THK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 141,736 miles

Windscreen slightly damaged

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

Suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2017 141,687 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension components slightly corroded

Windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 19 Dec 2016 140,450 miles

Both front tyres have slight cuts

Both rear shock absorber casings slightly corroded

Both rear trailing arm rubber bushes slightly deteriorated

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

Offside rear anti-roll bar link has slight play in a ball joint

Windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 9 May 2014 133,883 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 125,194 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 125,190 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 12 May 2012 118,569 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 108,651 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 99,163 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 88,285 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 79,352 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 62,606 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 44,640 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006

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

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 THK is a 2002 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YY02 THK, 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 THK is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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