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YC52 LPZ

2002 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

87,699 mi
Last recorded87,699 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC52 LPZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2023 87,699 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2022 85,495 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 85,488 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 83,506 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 79,586 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 79,420 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 79,420 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 76,168 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 76,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 70,281 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 64,094 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 56,576 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 56,576 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 49,216 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 49,213 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 37,014 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 36,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 26,457 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 23,607 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front road wheel inner bead distorted to maximum distortion allowed (recomend replacement)

Fail 31 Oct 2008 23,607 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 19,157 miles

NEARSIDE CORNER OF FRONT BUMPER MISSALIGNED DUE TO ACCIDENT DAMAGE

Pass 30 Oct 2006 17,843 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 13,939 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 LPZ is a 2002 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LPZ, 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 LPZ is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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