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YG52 XZC

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

215,100 mi
Last recorded215,100 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG52 XZC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 215,100 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 215,100 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside 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 24 Sep 2013 193,667 miles

Both head light patterns slightly poor.

Most brake pipes coated in grease and unable to check fully but appear slightly rusty in places.

Fail 24 Sep 2013 193,667 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both head light patterns slightly poor.

Most brake pipes coated in grease and unable to check fully but appear slightly rusty in places.

Pass 25 Sep 2012 174,386 miles

front number plate cracked

o/s headlamp pattern poor

o/s/f bottom ball joint boot slightly poor

small chips in windscreen

some brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2012 174,386 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front number plate cracked

o/s headlamp pattern poor

o/s/f bottom ball joint boot slightly poor

small chips in windscreen

some brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2011 154,715 miles

front number plate damaged

small chips in screen

Fail 22 Sep 2011 154,715 miles

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

front number plate damaged

small chips in screen

Pass 21 Sep 2010 134,569 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2009 114,455 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 102,042 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 87,583 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 66,840 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 48,476 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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YG52 XZC is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YG52 XZC, 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 YG52 XZC registered?

YG52 XZC is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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