CarVerify

Free Car Check

VO52 YMV

2002 Audi A3

Purple Petrol 1595cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

221,121 mi
Last recorded221,121 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 YMV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 221,121 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 131,939 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 131,939 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 126,464 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 126,464 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 121,325 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 114,793 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 107,500 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 106,621 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 97,233 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 97,233 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 78,190 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 78,190 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 63,867 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)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 39,810 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
Full Audi A3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VO52 YMV is a 2002 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VO52 YMV, 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 VO52 YMV?

You can check the full history of VO52 YMV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VO52 YMV registered?

VO52 YMV is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 1 November 2002.

Is VO52 YMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO52 YMV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VO52 YMV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VO52 YMV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.