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YD52 JMV

2002 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,100 mi
Last recorded98,100 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD52 JMV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 98,100 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 93,004 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 87,479 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 87,479 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 82,108 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 82,108 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 70,855 miles

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

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

front nearside and offside brake disc slight worn.

Fail 6 Jul 2010 63,202 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 63,202 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 118,340 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 117,805 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Feb 2007 86,254 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 86,254 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY

Pass 23 Sep 2005 60,651 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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YD52 JMV is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YD52 JMV, 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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YD52 JMV is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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