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YC52 PSO

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

169,855 mi
Last recorded169,855 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 169,855 miles

both front lower wishbones rear bushis drterated

exhaust deterated

Fail 22 Sep 2015 169,855 miles

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

both front lower wishbones rear bushis drterated

exhaust deterated

Pass 22 Sep 2014 145,548 miles

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

all tyres low

o/s/rear brake hose insquer

Pass 10 Sep 2013 125,777 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 125,777 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

n/s/rear tyre flat

Pass 21 Sep 2012 114,536 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 114,536 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 104,867 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

o/s front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2010 96,947 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 96,947 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 91,501 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 91,501 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 86,224 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 80,818 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 80,818 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 77,808 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2006 77,808 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 69,604 miles

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

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

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 PSO is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PSO, 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 PSO registered?

YC52 PSO is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 6 November 2002.

Is YC52 PSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC52 PSO shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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