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AU52 YPH

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,184 mi
Last recorded114,184 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 YPH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 114,184 miles

nearside and offside rear tires worn on outer edge

Fail 1 Sep 2016 114,184 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

nearside and offside rear tires worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Aug 2015 103,817 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 103,817 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 93,046 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 81,924 miles

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

enging light on

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 31 Aug 2012 71,181 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 71,181 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 58,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres cracking on the side wall

centre exhaust bracket broken

front discs corroded

nail in n/s/f tyre

rear discs corroded

small chips in windscreen

Pass 13 Aug 2010 50,175 miles

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

chip in the windscreen

front brake discs are corroded

n/s/r tyre is cracking

Pass 14 Aug 2009 35,893 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear tyre is cracking.

Fail 13 Aug 2009 35,893 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

front brake discs are corroded

n/s/f road wheel is slightly buckled

o/s/r tyre is cracking

Pass 20 Aug 2008 28,791 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 28,791 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre is cracking

Pass 15 Sep 2007 21,811 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2006 15,902 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 15,902 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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AU52 YPH is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc 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 AU52 YPH, 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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AU52 YPH is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 13 November 2002.

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