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YX52 XRC

2002 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

147,867 mi
Last recorded147,867 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 XRC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 147,867 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 139,841 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre has temporary repair

Offside Rear tyre has temporary repair

Fail 6 Sep 2018 139,813 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre has temporary repair

Offside Rear tyre has temporary repair

Pass 31 Aug 2017 134,246 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 118,920 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 118,920 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 111,836 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 101,027 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 101,027 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 86,911 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2013 86,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2012 78,115 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 73,864 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 67,042 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 58,152 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 47,993 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 37,703 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 30,261 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 30,261 miles

Nearside Rear 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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YX52 XRC is a 2002 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 XRC, 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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YX52 XRC is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 11 November 2002.

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