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YP52 OJK

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

152,216 mi
Last recorded152,216 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP52 OJK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 152,216 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear small pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlamps cloudy

Pass 25 Oct 2024 145,598 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 145,598 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 137,879 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner steering rack joint has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2022 127,920 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 120,508 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2020 117,326 miles

Coolant leak Cambelt/ Water pump area

Exhaust mounting defective Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 117,326 miles

Coolant leak Cambelt/ Water pump area

Exhaust mounting defective Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 112,525 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 103,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 92,686 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 92,675 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 86,847 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre cracking

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 86,847 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre cracking

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 81,317 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 75,624 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 70,966 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 31 Oct 2012 67,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 64,062 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 64,062 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Nov 2010 61,383 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 61,383 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 54,607 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front inner driveshaft gaitor leaking.

Pass 30 Oct 2008 50,291 miles

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2007 43,597 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 31,998 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 31,998 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 25,839 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 25,839 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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YP52 OJK is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 OJK, 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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YP52 OJK is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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