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YK52 KAX

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

192,710 mi
Last recorded192,710 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK52 KAX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2016 192,710 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower ball joint

Pass 9 Jan 2015 169,118 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres showing sighns of ageing

Fail 9 Jan 2015 169,118 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres showing sighns of ageing

Pass 29 Nov 2013 160,596 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2012 152,824 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Dec 2012 152,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2011 143,725 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 133,020 miles

exhaust corroded and leaking gas. n/s/f shock slight leak o/s/f tyre worn on outer edges

Fail 7 Dec 2010 133,019 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust corroded and leaking gas. n/s/f shock slight leak o/s/f tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 21 Aug 2009 117,265 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 105,283 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 105,224 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 96,206 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 96,077 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 85,261 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 75,701 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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YK52 KAX is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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