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YG52 YMJ

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,590 mi
Last recorded115,590 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG52 YMJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 115,590 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 115,547 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 100,324 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 97,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 90,872 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 78,200 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 59,615 miles

advise n/s/f tyre cut on tread

advise o/s/r tyre punctured and cracking on tread and sidewall

Pass 29 Jun 2010 50,525 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

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

Neraside front seat rocking but secure

Offside rear tyre cracking and perishing

nearside rear tyre cracking and perishing

Fail 29 Jun 2010 50,525 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Neraside front seat rocking but secure

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracking and perishing

nearside rear tyre cracking and perishing

Pass 15 Aug 2008 46,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

advise both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2007 36,838 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 36,837 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

advise o/s/r tyre outer side wall cracking

Pass 2 Aug 2006 29,236 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 29,231 miles

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)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear big axle bushes not too good, noisey on road test (thumping over bumps)

Pass 13 Aug 2005 23,450 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 23,444 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear axle bushes in poor condition and starting to knock over bumps in the road

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 YMJ is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YMJ, 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 YMJ is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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