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YH52 XXZ

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,825 mi
Last recorded120,825 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH52 XXZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 120,825 miles

Offside Parking Brake just reaching required efficiency

Pass 1 Feb 2016 114,313 miles

front pads worn

Fail 1 Feb 2016 114,313 miles

front pads worn

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 106,328 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

centre exhaust mount broken

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 18 Jan 2014 98,347 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall

Fail 17 Jan 2014 98,344 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall

Pass 1 Feb 2013 93,900 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 83,893 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 77,056 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 77,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 67,859 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 67,854 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs lipped

offside rear tyre low

Pass 18 Jul 2008 61,670 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2007 53,918 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 47,145 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 37,706 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 XXZ 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 75%.

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 XXZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH52 XXZ registered?

YH52 XXZ is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 7 October 2002.

Is YH52 XXZ safe to buy?

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