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BJ52 YTX

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

201,955 mi
Last recorded201,955 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 YTX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 201,955 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2018 201,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2016 196,510 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 196,387 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Sep 2016 196,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front seat belt stalk covers missing

Pass 29 Sep 2015 176,396 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load stalk cover missing (5.2.4a)

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 209,289 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported two mounts broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load stalk cover missing (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 166,892 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 152,980 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Sep 2012 136,647 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 136,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 122,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 122,992 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 108,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 93,046 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 81,554 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 69,254 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 69,254 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

nail in o/s/f tyre tread

Pass 19 Apr 2006 51,241 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2006 51,241 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

advise both rear tyres close to legal limit

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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BJ52 YTX is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BJ52 YTX, 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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BJ52 YTX is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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