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YJ52 HBN

2002 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,320 mi
Last recorded119,320 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 119,320 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 106,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 30 Sep 2014 106,544 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 26 Sep 2013 98,564 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre 3mm

Nearside front tyre outer edge wearing

Nearside rear brake slightly grabbing

Nearside rear tyre inner edge wearing

Fail 24 Sep 2013 98,564 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre 3mm

Nearside front tyre outer edge wearing

Nearside rear brake slightly grabbing

Nearside rear tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 29 Sep 2012 91,233 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 91,233 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 78,663 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 78,663 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 79,775 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 79,775 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 59,639 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 50,010 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 37,834 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 27,958 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 HBN is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YJ52 HBN, 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 HBN registered?

YJ52 HBN is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 22 October 2002.

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