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YC52 OTA

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2021
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,510 mi
Last recorded124,510 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC52 OTA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 30 Mar 2020 124,510 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 119,156 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 113,410 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 107,732 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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 101,856 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 96,243 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 91,018 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 85,385 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 27 Mar 2012 80,489 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 74,978 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 69,436 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 64,480 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

car has engine and/or floor covers fitted. unable to see certain testable items.

Pass 1 Apr 2008 58,356 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 53,253 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 OTA is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC52 OTA registered?

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

Is YC52 OTA safe to buy?

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