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YC52 ONT

2002 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

214,218 mi
Last recorded214,218 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC52 ONT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 214,218 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 214,077 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 191,526 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 191,526 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 168,386 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 168,386 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Discs Corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2009 147,440 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 126,917 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 111,161 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 96,264 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 96,264 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 82,535 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 ONT is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ONT, 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 ONT registered?

YC52 ONT is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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