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YC52 JHX

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,515 mi
Last recorded138,515 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC52 JHX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 138,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front pads low brake discs worn tront and rears oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2016 138,515 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front pads low brake discs worn tront and rears oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2015 124,419 miles

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

eml light on

epc light on

Fail 2 Sep 2015 124,419 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

eml light on

epc light on

Pass 5 Aug 2014 110,562 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 100,902 miles

BRAKE DISCS MARKS

Pass 28 Jul 2012 92,832 miles

advise front & rear brake discs

advise offside front wishbone bush

advise radiator leaking

Fail 28 Jul 2012 92,832 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise front & rear brake discs

advise offside front wishbone bush

advise radiator leaking

Pass 25 Jul 2011 84,946 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 76,591 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 66,819 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 57,772 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

Pass 9 Aug 2007 48,933 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 48,729 miles

surface rust to all four brake discs †vehicle hase been stood--

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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YC52 JHX is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YC52 JHX, 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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YC52 JHX is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 12 October 2002.

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