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YX52 LFV

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,951 mi
Last recorded127,951 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 LFV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 127,951 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 127,927 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure lower arm rear bush bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 121,669 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 112,620 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 103,279 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 28 Mar 2012 93,493 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/r tyre is cracking on edge

Pass 16 Mar 2011 83,816 miles

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

front brake discs coroded

slight play in n/s/f steering rack end

Pass 29 Dec 2009 76,144 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 76,144 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 66,373 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 53,865 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 53,865 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 44,402 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 44,388 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise o/s/f seat belt stalk needs attention

engine man light on

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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YX52 LFV is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YX52 LFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX52 LFV registered?

YX52 LFV is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is YX52 LFV safe to buy?

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