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YC52 ONM

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

194,071 mi
Last recorded194,071 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 194,071 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s & n/s inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources n/s/r (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively o/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f & n/s/f , rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 182,924 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 182,924 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 179,976 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak from weld behind cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 168,088 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 168,086 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction does not illuminate (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 167,947 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

engine misfire

Pass 30 Jan 2018 160,380 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 160,375 miles

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 154,168 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jan 2016 148,340 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 131,250 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 131,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2012 126,398 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 May 2012 126,398 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2011 122,424 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 117,717 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 112,893 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 102,521 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 91,490 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 ONM is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ONM, 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 ONM is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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