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AY02 NMA

2002 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

144,735 mi
Last recorded144,735 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 NMA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2017 144,735 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering both sides (2.5.A.3a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Oct 2016 134,574 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Front sun visor unsecure

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 134,564 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Front Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front sun visor unsecure

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 126,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1956515 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

child seat offside rear

Pass 19 Aug 2014 107,674 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 102,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear tyres have minor cracking

Pass 29 Jun 2012 97,944 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 97,944 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 88,743 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 88,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 77,551 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2009 71,481 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 23 Jun 2009 71,481 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2008 67,539 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine has slight misfire

Pass 27 Jul 2007 62,250 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2006 52,938 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 52,932 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

oil leak

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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AY02 NMA is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AY02 NMA, 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 AY02 NMA registered?

AY02 NMA is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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