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BL51 YAU

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

153,206 mi
Last recorded153,206 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 YAU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 153,206 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 147,409 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 140,374 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 131,159 miles

OSF excessiveshoulder wear

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 124,481 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 118,251 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 117,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 108,760 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 101,787 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 101,787 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 96,179 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 87,073 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 78,611 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 72,569 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 64,085 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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BL51 YAU is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BL51 YAU, 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 BL51 YAU registered?

BL51 YAU is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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The MOT history for BL51 YAU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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