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YC52 OMR

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,053 mi
Last recorded139,053 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC52 OMR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011 139,053 miles

both rear tyres low on outer edge

front brake fluctuating

front discs corroding

nearside front inner driveshaft gaitor deteriting and insecure

offside rear indicator discoloring

rear discs corroding

Fail 9 Sep 2011 139,053 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

both rear tyres low on outer edge

front brake fluctuating

front discs corroding

nearside front inner driveshaft gaitor deteriting and insecure

offside rear indicator discoloring

rear discs corroding

Pass 7 Sep 2010 124,394 miles

both front bottom arm rear bushes deteriating

imbalance and fluctuation from front brakes

nearside front inner driveshaft boot deteriating

nearside front tyre low tread

nearside parcel shelf holder missing

offside rear indicator discolouring

rear washer inop

rear wiper torn

slight corrosion on both front and rear discs

small chips in windscreen

Fail 30 Aug 2010 124,163 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both front bottom arm rear bushes deteriating

imbalance and fluctuation from front brakes

nearside front inner driveshaft boot deteriating

nearside front tyre low tread

nearside parcel shelf holder missing

offside rear indicator discolouring

rear washer inop

rear wiper torn

slight corrosion on both front and rear discs

small chips in windscreen

Pass 7 Sep 2009 116,488 miles

engine cover loose

engine rear damp also inter cooler/pipes

engine under cover damaged

offside rear indicator discoloured also offside side repeater

rear wiper torn

Fail 7 Sep 2009 116,488 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

engine cover loose

engine rear damp also inter cooler/pipes

engine under cover damaged

offside rear indicator discoloured also offside side repeater

rear wiper torn

Pass 26 Aug 2008 105,647 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2008 105,647 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 90,956 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 90,956 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 69,640 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2006 69,639 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

n/s/r tyre near legal limit.

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 OMR is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OMR, 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 OMR registered?

YC52 OMR is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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