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YP52 NCO

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,438 mi
Last recorded169,438 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP52 NCO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 169,438 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 157,474 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 150,842 miles

both front to back brake pipes corroding

both rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 27 Oct 2014 140,844 miles

both front to backs and both rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 5 Nov 2013 195,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 195,408 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 183,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2011 177,235 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 177,231 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 171,532 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2009 164,669 miles

brake pads worn

front lamps require attention

front number plate damaged

front suspension worn

near side front constant velocity joint boot leaking

sills damaged

tyres worn

Fail 9 Oct 2009 164,669 miles

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

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

brake pads worn

front lamps require attention

front number plate damaged

front suspension worn

near side front constant velocity joint boot leaking

sills damaged

tyres worn

Pass 8 Oct 2008 155,046 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 155,046 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 138,493 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 126,003 miles

1.Advise o/s/f c.v boot inner clip insecure resulting in leaking c.v grease

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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YP52 NCO 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 75%.

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 YP52 NCO, 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 YP52 NCO registered?

YP52 NCO is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 14 October 2002.

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