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YE52 XFO

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

217,148 mi
Last recorded217,148 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE52 XFO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2022 217,148 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 207,825 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 200,000 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 191,479 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 184,661 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake discs heavily corroded on inner edges

Offside Front head light going cloudy

Fail 10 Oct 2017 184,661 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake discs heavily corroded on inner edges

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

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

Offside Front head light going cloudy

Pass 6 Oct 2016 176,950 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at kat (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner cv boot deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Outer cv boot deteriorated

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

Offside Front beam aim slight faded

o/s/r plate light dim

Pass 12 Oct 2015 169,618 miles

Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front anti roll bar mountings (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside inner and outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight brake judder when measuring readings through rollers

Fail 12 Oct 2015 169,618 miles

Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front anti roll bar mountings (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside inner and outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight brake judder when measuring readings through rollers

Pass 16 Sep 2014 157,409 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 150,799 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 150,799 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 142,525 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 142,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 129,856 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 129,856 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 118,720 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 118,720 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

n/s/r outer brake pad looks low

n/s/r road wheel dented

o/s/f tyre down to wear bars-close to legal limit

radiator leaking

Pass 14 Nov 2009 100,134 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 100,134 miles

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

n/s/f tyre tread 2mm & nailed

o/s/r tyre 1.6mm on inner edge.

Pass 20 Nov 2008 85,269 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 85,269 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2007 78,018 miles

centre exhaust bracket spot weld broken.

small nick in n/s outer c.v. gator.

Pass 15 Sep 2006 66,953 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front alloy wheels damaged

Fail 15 Sep 2006 66,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front alloy wheels damaged

small lump n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

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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YE52 XFO is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YE52 XFO, 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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YE52 XFO is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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