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YC52 LPL

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,571 mi
Last recorded81,571 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC52 LPL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 81,571 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 81,571 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2017 76,745 miles

Underside of vehicle rusty and poor in places

Pass 21 Jun 2016 71,413 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 71,413 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 69,553 miles

o/s/r tyre outer wall deteriorated and has slight cut

Fail 18 Jun 2015 69,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre outer wall deteriorated and has slight cut

Pass 4 Jun 2014 67,816 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 65,191 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 62,761 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 58,593 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 58,593 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 53,851 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 42,558 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 303,258 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 15,286 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 11,630 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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YC52 LPL is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LPL, 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 YC52 LPL registered?

YC52 LPL is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 24 October 2002.

Is YC52 LPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC52 LPL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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