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YJ52 LAF

2002 Audi A3

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

122,987 mi
Last recorded122,987 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 LAF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2014 122,987 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 110,228 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 102,465 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 95,803 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 86,471 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 76,687 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 76,687 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 64,491 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 56,464 miles

nearside front tyre on wear indicator's

Pass 14 Aug 2006 41,013 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 LAF is a 2002 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LAF, 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 LAF registered?

YJ52 LAF is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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