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YB52 ETK

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,490 mi
Last recorded131,490 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB52 ETK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 131,490 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 126,284 miles

EML light illuminated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit borderline pass on 1.6m limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just above 1.6m limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 126,224 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low poor patern (1.8)

EML light illuminated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit borderline pass on 1.6m limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just above 1.6m limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2017 121,580 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Fail 21 Jan 2017 121,433 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Pass 15 Jan 2016 115,168 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 115,152 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamps corroded and broken (7.1.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 109,231 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 102,510 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML on

Pass 15 Jan 2013 97,296 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 92,771 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 87,417 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 80,205 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 73,199 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 66,414 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 59,662 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 53,197 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 52,860 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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YB52 ETK is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YB52 ETK, 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 YB52 ETK registered?

YB52 ETK is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 30 December 2002.

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The MOT history for YB52 ETK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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