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W52 YCR

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

165,025 mi
Last recorded165,025 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW52 YCR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 165,025 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

rear coil springs (both) slightly corroded

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 16 Nov 2013 156,909 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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to n/side outer sill

Pass 3 Dec 2012 152,123 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 146,318 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 141,027 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 130,782 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 122,243 miles

replace front wiper blades soon

Pass 12 Nov 2007 115,021 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 108,863 miles

the offside rear tyre is wearing the inside edge slightly

Pass 9 Nov 2005 96,030 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 96,030 miles

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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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W52 YCR is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1999 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 103,996 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 W52 YCR, 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 27 years old, this Audi A3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W52 YCR registered?

W52 YCR is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is W52 YCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W52 YCR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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