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CX52 YCP

2002 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

227,452 mi
Last recorded227,452 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 YCP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 227,452 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 216,991 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 204,500 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 196,771 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 195,276 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 189,783 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 189,783 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 180,007 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 180,007 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 167,475 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shockers slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 140,525 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 132,948 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 132,948 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 117,679 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside rear tyre bald on inside edge

Pass 7 Jun 2013 112,289 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 108,061 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 103,132 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 96,782 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 96,780 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 87,922 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 76,613 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 66,017 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 58,700 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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CX52 YCP is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 CX52 YCP, 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 CX52 YCP registered?

CX52 YCP is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 16 September 2002.

Is CX52 YCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX52 YCP shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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