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YJ52 FYC

2002 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,541 mi
Last recorded129,541 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 FYC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 129,541 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in both sides ()

Pass 9 Sep 2020 124,956 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 124,916 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 119,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides from brake hose to caliper across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing unevenly on inner egde (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle beam starting to corrode

Pass 19 Sep 2018 112,507 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edges and uneven

Pass 5 Sep 2017 106,156 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 106,146 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Slight movement in shock absorber strut

Offside small splits in wiper blade

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 100,048 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes slight play

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode under surface coating

Pass 16 Sep 2015 93,572 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Both front wipers small splits

Front exhaust clamp rusted through and centre mount broken away

Nearside Rear Brake caliper handbrake lever not fully returning to stop

Offside Front Inner CV boot clip weeping grease

Pass 27 Aug 2014 86,187 miles

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

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

exhaust system rusty

Fail 27 Aug 2014 86,177 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

exhaust system rusty

Pass 28 Aug 2013 76,652 miles

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

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

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)

exhaust rusty

Fail 28 Aug 2013 76,641 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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)

exhaust rusty

Fail 21 Aug 2012 71,487 miles

Front brake discs inner face rusty

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 71,487 miles

Front brake discs inner face rusty

Pass 19 Aug 2011 67,657 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 67,657 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 62,257 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 55,090 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 45,776 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 35,341 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 29,097 miles

airbag warning light on

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

slight play in o/s/f track-rod arm

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 FYC is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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