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YJ52 FXY

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

220,541 mi
Last recorded220,541 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 FXY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 220,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Aug 2016 220,541 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 212,355 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 197,693 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 190,829 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 186,870 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 186,870 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 176,814 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 166,847 miles

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

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

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

front discs corroded and lipped

front no plate surround cracked

nsr front wheel arch trim missing

rear discs corroding

Pass 22 Jul 2009 152,533 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 141,344 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 141,344 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

knock from steering

Pass 24 Jul 2007 122,244 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 92,925 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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YJ52 FXY is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YJ52 FXY, 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 YJ52 FXY registered?

YJ52 FXY is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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