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YG52 YJZ

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

157,369 mi
Last recorded157,369 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG52 YJZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 157,369 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 146,660 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 137,698 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 129,096 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 119,670 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 119,670 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 105,141 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 96,820 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 96,819 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

centre exhaust braket not attached

Pass 16 May 2014 102,129 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 90,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 86,091 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 81,530 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 77,043 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 24 May 2010 72,813 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 65,629 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 58,623 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 46,588 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 34,796 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 YJZ is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YG52 YJZ, 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 YJZ is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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