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YT52 JVC

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,588 mi
Last recorded102,588 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT52 JVC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 102,588 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 23 Aug 2016 102,588 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2015 94,912 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

management light on

Fail 25 Aug 2015 94,912 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

management light on

Pass 1 Sep 2014 86,868 miles

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

eng man light on

Pass 29 Aug 2013 79,518 miles

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

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

management light on

Pass 31 Aug 2012 72,782 miles

front/rear discs corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2011 65,201 miles

front disc;s corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2011 65,201 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front disc;s corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2010 59,041 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 59,041 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 51,418 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 51,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 43,248 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 35,060 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 28,284 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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YT52 JVC is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YT52 JVC, 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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YT52 JVC is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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