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YE52 XGB

2002 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,803 mi
Last recorded134,803 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE52 XGB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 134,803 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear WIPER SPLIT

Fail 21 Dec 2021 134,803 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear WIPER SPLIT

Pass 22 Dec 2020 131,661 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 131,658 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed ALL FOUR 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2019 125,814 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 125,809 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 121,172 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2017 115,376 miles

Covers fitted under bonnet.

Front Discs and pads in poor condition.

Pass 5 May 2016 109,637 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 103,671 miles

offside outer cv boot leaking grease

slight play nearside steering rack

Fail 21 May 2015 103,661 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

offside outer cv boot leaking grease

slight play nearside steering rack

Pass 19 May 2014 97,266 miles

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 16 May 2014 97,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2013 96,592 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 94,290 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 May 2011 89,960 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 27 May 2011 89,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front discs corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2010 84,472 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 77,798 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 69,523 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 62,363 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 56,817 miles

n/s/f tyre 1.6mm and o/s/f tyre 2mm

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 XGB is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YE52 XGB, 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 XGB is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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