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YS52 PNZ

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

230,930 mi
Last recorded230,930 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 PNZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 230,930 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 225,696 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 217,154 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre perishing in tread.

Fail 6 Mar 2015 217,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre perishing in tread.

Pass 8 Jan 2014 212,404 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 212,399 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 207,499 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 199,387 miles

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

offside front fog lamp inop

rear axle beam bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 26 Jan 2012 199,387 miles

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

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

offside front fog lamp inop

rear axle beam bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Feb 2011 184,930 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 138,998 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 138,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 13 Jan 2009 155,234 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 155,234 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 136,633 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 114,564 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 83,688 miles

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

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

clutch bearing very noisy

n/s/f wishbone bush starting to deteriorate

o/s/f wishbone bush deteriorated but not yet causing exccesive movement or the unit to become misplaced

small chip in centre of wind screen

Fail 23 Nov 2005 83,688 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

clutch bearing very noisy

n/s/f wishbone bush starting to deteriorate

o/s/f wishbone bush deteriorated but not yet causing exccesive movement or the unit to become misplaced

small chip in centre of wind screen

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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YS52 PNZ is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YS52 PNZ, 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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YS52 PNZ is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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