MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,366 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pad warning light on
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Slight oil leak
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
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)
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)
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
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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)
Airbag light on
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
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
Emissions not tested (7.0)
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)
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)
AIR BAG LIGHT ON
air bag light staying on
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
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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
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
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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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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