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YF52 GYT

2002 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,911 mi
Last recorded103,911 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF52 GYT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 103,911 miles

Front and rear tyre sizes different

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear parking brake weak

Fail 16 Nov 2017 103,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front and rear tyre sizes different

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear parking brake weak

Fail 11 Nov 2017 103,905 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 99,719 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 95,485 miles

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 88,221 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 83,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

centre exaust clamp corroded

engine management light on dash

Pass 4 Oct 2013 83,369 miles

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

centre exaust clamp corroded

engine management light on dash

Pass 5 Oct 2012 80,529 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

n/s/r coil sprint eye broken

rear disc pitted 2

Pass 11 Oct 2011 74,544 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear discs corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2010 69,662 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 69,662 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 63,071 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 54,737 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)

front number plate slightly tarnished

Pass 27 Sep 2007 45,987 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 31,916 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 25,928 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 25,928 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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YF52 GYT is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YF52 GYT, 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 YF52 GYT registered?

YF52 GYT is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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