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YH52 LXZ

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

157,119 mi
Last recorded157,119 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH52 LXZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2020 157,119 miles

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

Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

stretched tyres fitted to rear

Fail 28 Mar 2020 157,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

stretched tyres fitted to rear

Fail 31 Dec 2019 157,114 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush unbonded. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 144,076 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective getting opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear front to rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective getting opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 133,971 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 126,299 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 126,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 120,914 miles

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

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 6 Nov 2014 120,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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 21 Oct 2013 105,083 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 77,017 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 77,017 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 62,794 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 55,355 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 48,001 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 45,702 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 42,689 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 38,378 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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YH52 LXZ is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YH52 LXZ, 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 YH52 LXZ registered?

YH52 LXZ is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 10 October 2002.

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