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YT52 XJO

2002 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

205,335 mi
Last recorded205,335 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT52 XJO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 205,335 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear shocker shrouds insucure

Pass 7 Oct 2022 200,365 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Axle pipes to callipers (both) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 200,364 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Axle pipes to callipers (both) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 195,726 miles

Nearside Front steering rach gaiter split

near side rear shocker shroud insucure

Pass 8 Oct 2020 193,181 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 189,655 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 182,774 miles

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light high level (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 182,769 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light high level (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 171,816 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 161,229 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 148,475 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 148,475 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 138,788 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 125,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 112,051 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 100,898 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 96,587 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 90,407 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 83,722 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 76,949 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 76,845 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 76,722 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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YT52 XJO is a 2002 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 YT52 XJO, 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 YT52 XJO registered?

YT52 XJO is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 6 December 2002.

Is YT52 XJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT52 XJO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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