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YP52 OJN

2002 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

147,284 mi
Last recorded147,284 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP52 OJN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 147,284 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 30 May 2014 147,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside 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 20 May 2013 134,271 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 May 2012 120,425 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 120,425 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 31 May 2011 101,199 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 101,106 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 May 2010 84,443 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 May 2010 84,402 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre slightly deformed

Pass 29 May 2009 66,404 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 May 2008 49,858 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 49,279 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 39,490 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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YP52 OJN is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YP52 OJN, 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 OJN registered?

YP52 OJN is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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