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YG52 XZT

2002 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

188,167 mi
Last recorded188,167 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG52 XZT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 188,167 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 188,167 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 178,368 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 174,250 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 168,873 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 168,873 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 162,974 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 153,734 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 142,197 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 132,155 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 131,615 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 120,099 miles

Both Sills Damaged

Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

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

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

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

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

Small Pin Hole In Nearside Front Outer Driveshaft Gaitor

Traction Control Light Was Illuminated, But Went Out During Test

Fail 28 Aug 2015 120,099 miles

Both Sills Damaged

Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Small Pin Hole In Nearside Front Outer Driveshaft Gaitor

Traction Control Light Was Illuminated, But Went Out During Test

Pass 12 Aug 2014 107,699 miles

2X nails in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 95,707 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 95,707 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 85,938 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 74,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight damage to front of sill both sides due to vehicle being jacked incorrectly

Pass 10 Aug 2011 74,935 miles

slight damage to front of sill both sides due to vehicle being jacked incorrectly

Pass 11 Jun 2010 60,819 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

airbag light on

nearside front lower arm rear bush splitting

nearside rear tyre tread cracking and feathering inner edge

offside front lower arm rear bush splitting

offside rear tyre tread cracking and feathering inner edge

Fail 10 Jun 2010 60,819 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

airbag light on

nearside front lower arm rear bush splitting

nearside rear tyre tread cracking and feathering inner edge

offside front lower arm rear bush splitting

offside rear tyre tread cracking and feathering inner edge

Fail 9 Jun 2010 60,816 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

airbag light on

front brakes out of balance slightly

nearside front lower arm rear bush splitting

nearside rear tyre tread cracking and feathering inner edge

offside front lower arm rear bush splitting

offside rear tyre tread cracking and feathering inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2009 49,894 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 40,123 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 40,115 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 31,845 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 28,931 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 19,201 miles

o/s parking brake caliper lever not on off stop when brake released

poor alignment of washers

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 XZT is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 YG52 XZT, 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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YG52 XZT is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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