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YN52 YLB

2002 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,842 mi
Last recorded107,842 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN52 YLB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 107,842 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

coolant leak

corrosion on rear discs

engine management light on dash

exhaust blow

Fail 11 Jul 2023 107,842 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

coolant leak

corrosion on rear discs

engine management light on dash

exhaust blow

Pass 10 Aug 2022 102,699 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 100,781 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 99,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 99,495 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 97,370 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 94,171 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 90,873 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 87,069 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 83,351 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 80,373 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 80,373 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 76,604 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 72,261 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 72,261 miles

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 67,999 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 62,485 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 57,631 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 52,807 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 47,683 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 42,234 miles

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

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

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 YLB is a 2002 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YN52 YLB, 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 YN52 YLB registered?

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

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