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YU52 ZWJ

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

217,610 mi
Last recorded217,610 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU52 ZWJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 217,610 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 198,939 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 182,166 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 182,164 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 172,178 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear of front to rear and both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

drain bung missing from offside front floor

Pass 23 May 2015 157,021 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 142,058 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Jun 2014 142,058 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 138,595 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 138,578 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 138,572 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 122,176 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 121,396 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 110,499 miles

both outersills slightly damaged

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 13 Mar 2009 95,090 miles

all 4 tyres close to legal limit

Pass 12 Mar 2008 79,898 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 62,186 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 50,004 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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YU52 ZWJ is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YU52 ZWJ, 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 YU52 ZWJ registered?

YU52 ZWJ is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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