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YC52 LUE

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

209,618 mi
Last recorded209,618 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC52 LUE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 209,618 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 195,067 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 174,869 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 158,133 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s front seat belt buckle outer casing damaged and taped but working

o/s front outer tyre repaired very close to edge

Fail 24 Jul 2013 157,993 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside 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)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s front seat belt buckle outer casing damaged and taped but working

o/s front outer tyre repaired very close to edge

Pass 23 Aug 2012 140,752 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2012 140,416 miles

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

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

slight play in n/s and o/s steering rack.

Pass 15 Jun 2011 122,702 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 103,946 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 94,372 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 76,701 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 54,240 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 46,517 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 LUE is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YC52 LUE, 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 YC52 LUE registered?

YC52 LUE is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 20 November 2002.

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