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YF52 HVE

2002 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,870 mi
Last recorded133,870 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 133,870 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 132,580 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 125,618 miles

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

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

wipers smearing

Pass 13 Jun 2013 117,106 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 109,078 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 103,084 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 103,084 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 99,402 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 92,143 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 80,635 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 67,613 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 67,613 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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YF52 HVE is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 HVE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF52 HVE registered?

YF52 HVE is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 3 December 2002.

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The MOT history for YF52 HVE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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