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YN52 NXM

2002 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

186,366 mi
Last recorded186,366 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN52 NXM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 186,366 miles

Brake pad warning light on

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

Slight oil leak

Fail 3 May 2018 186,364 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pad warning light on

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2017 184,674 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 181,302 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 181,302 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard converter brocken (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 175,999 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 175,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

os/r tyre close to limit

slight lift in both front top strut mounts

Pass 5 Feb 2014 168,033 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 168,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 161,802 miles

Airbag light on

Fail 18 Jan 2013 161,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Airbag light on

Fail 28 Dec 2012 161,749 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both wipers deteriorated

Centre exhaust heat shield fractured

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside head light insecure

Pass 6 Jan 2012 144,296 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2011 144,057 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 116,560 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Dec 2010 116,560 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 94,288 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Pass 12 Nov 2008 70,788 miles

air bag light staying on

Fail 12 Nov 2008 70,786 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag light staying on

engine management light staying on

Pass 22 Nov 2007 54,441 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 44,481 miles

Both rear discs scored and lipped

Engine management light on

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc inner surface corroded †

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre flat

Fail 18 Dec 2006 44,481 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Oil leak

both rear discs scored and lipped †

engine management light on

front brake discs inner surface corroded and pitted

spare tyre flat

Pass 28 Nov 2005 31,138 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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YN52 NXM is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 YN52 NXM, 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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YN52 NXM is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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