CarVerify

Free Car Check

YY02 YDT

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

83,919 mi
Last recorded83,919 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 83,919 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 83,351 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 82,724 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 82,204 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 82,157 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values limit 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 81,439 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 80,151 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 78,306 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 75,257 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 71,643 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 67,481 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 67,478 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 63,776 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 60,604 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2014 56,865 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 53,689 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 50,244 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 50,244 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 47,064 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 44,431 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 44,422 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 39,180 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 35,997 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 31,845 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 26,325 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
Full Audi A3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YY02 YDT is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 YDT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YY02 YDT?

You can check the full history of YY02 YDT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YY02 YDT registered?

YY02 YDT is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 4 July 2002.

Is YY02 YDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY02 YDT shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YY02 YDT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YY02 YDT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.