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SV52 YYE

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

111,765 mi
Last recorded111,765 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 YYE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 111,765 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 111,755 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 111,708 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 111,412 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion on some parts of car under/side suspension

Pass 19 May 2014 110,908 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2014 110,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Feb 2011 99,644 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 99,644 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 87,674 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 87,674 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 78,427 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2008 78,427 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 66,553 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 55,581 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 43,088 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 43,088 miles

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

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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SV52 YYE is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SV52 YYE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SV52 YYE?

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What year was SV52 YYE registered?

SV52 YYE is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 16 December 2002.

Is SV52 YYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV52 YYE shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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