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YY52 CLV

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

315,390 mi
Last recorded315,390 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 CLV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 315,390 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2022 287,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 250,700 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 207,565 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 191,000 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 188,102 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear and Centre Rear Seat Belt Recever Covers Missing

S.r.s.(Air Bag) Lamp Showing Intermittant Fault

Fail 25 Apr 2017 188,099 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Headlamp aim too high Nearside and Offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear and Centre Rear Seat Belt Recever Covers Missing

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

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

Pass 1 May 2016 174,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 161,046 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 161,046 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 161,041 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 153,404 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 153,404 miles

Centre Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 141,818 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 141,818 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 130,352 miles

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 130,352 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 124,266 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 124,266 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 116,683 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 116,683 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 108,684 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 95,218 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 95,218 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 81,628 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 68,480 miles

nearside rear shock absorber damp

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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YY52 CLV is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 YY52 CLV, 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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YY52 CLV is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 3 December 2002.

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