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YB52 HPE

2002 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,712 mi
Last recorded130,712 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB52 HPE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 130,712 miles

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 119,021 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 103,109 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 96,763 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 88,715 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 88,715 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 82,450 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2010 82,450 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 73,360 miles

1 rear seatbelts not tested child seats fitted 2 o/s/f tyre has cuts on inner side wall

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 65,970 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2007 61,559 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 61,559 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 53,993 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 53,993 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 HPE is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HPE, 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

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What year was YB52 HPE registered?

YB52 HPE is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 24 December 2002.

Is YB52 HPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB52 HPE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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