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YK52 DWU

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,507 mi
Last recorded132,507 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK52 DWU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 132,507 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 3 of 10 segments inoperative (1.2.1b)

Child seats fitted in rear preventing thorough examination of adult seat belts

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo/manifold/front pipe area (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 132,507 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 3 of 10 segments inoperative (1.2.1b)

Child seats fitted in rear preventing thorough examination of adult seat belts

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo/manifold/front pipe area (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 130,936 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 3 of 10 segments inoperative (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 130,936 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 3 of 10 segments inoperative (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 124,783 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 3 of 10 segments inoperative (1.2.1b)

Child seats fitted in rear preventing full inspection of adult seat belts

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 124,783 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 3 of 10 segments inoperative (1.2.1b)

Child seats fitted in rear preventing full inspection of adult seat belts

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 117,085 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Aug 2014 117,085 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Aug 2013 110,625 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 110,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 103,819 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 96,869 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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 96,869 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)

Offside 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)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 89,449 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 89,449 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 81,435 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 70,714 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 70,714 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 61,075 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 50,434 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 50,434 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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YK52 DWU is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YK52 DWU, 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 YK52 DWU registered?

YK52 DWU is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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