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YO52 BFF

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

207,683 mi
Last recorded207,683 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO52 BFF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 207,683 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 198,166 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 198,166 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking banjo to caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint securing bolts insecure (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 182,692 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 171,123 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 171,123 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 154,259 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 139,383 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 139,383 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 124,822 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 108,091 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 98,635 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 98,633 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 79,438 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 59,912 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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YO52 BFF is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YO52 BFF, 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 YO52 BFF registered?

YO52 BFF is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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