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AU52 YWH

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

144,105 mi
Last recorded144,105 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 YWH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 144,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 142,956 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 136,018 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 136,011 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively leaking around gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 128,440 miles

Nearside Front Outer the c/v boot is slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

the front prop shaft coupling is slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2018 119,058 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 115,049 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 104,835 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 93,109 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 May 2016 93,109 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 May 2015 82,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2014 79,192 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 75,217 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 75,207 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 69,345 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 69,266 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 61,809 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 55,262 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 46,776 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 50,895 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 50,895 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 42,425 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 38,125 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 38,049 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 31,184 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 31,153 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 24,698 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 YWH is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 AU52 YWH, 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 YWH is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 19 November 2002.

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