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AD02 TYC

2002 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,264 mi
Last recorded104,264 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 TYC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 104,264 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 104,264 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 96,785 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 96,766 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 92,697 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 88,046 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

slight damage in front screen

slight misting in n/s/f headlamp not affecting image

Pass 3 Aug 2017 83,852 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

condensation in nearside headlamp lens

engine cover fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2017 83,852 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

condensation in nearside headlamp lens

engine cover fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2016 79,149 miles

Centre box mount broken.

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 74,050 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 68,185 miles

osr brake slightly binding

slight corrosion on both rear brake discs

slight cracking on both rear tyre valves

slight cracking on nsf tyre

slight cracking on nsr tyre

Fail 11 Jul 2014 68,185 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

osr brake slightly binding

slight corrosion on both rear brake discs

slight cracking on both rear tyre valves

slight cracking on nsf tyre

slight cracking on nsr tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2013 64,927 miles

OSR, NSR and NSF Tyres cracking

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2012 61,642 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 57,189 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 52,213 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 48,098 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 45,043 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 41,210 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 36,465 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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AD02 TYC is a 2002 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AD02 TYC, 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 AD02 TYC registered?

AD02 TYC is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 25 July 2002.

Is AD02 TYC safe to buy?

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