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T21 AYT

2002 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

204,348 mi
Last recorded204,348 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT21 AYT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 204,348 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 204,117 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 203,914 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 203,907 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 203,549 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 202,927 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 201,216 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 185,616 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 185,614 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 173,336 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 158,810 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 158,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 154,607 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 151,953 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 147,217 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 133,600 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 133,600 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 120,202 miles

ADVISE : NEAR SIDE FRONT DRIVESHAFT CV JOINT GAITER LEAKING GREASE.

ADVISE : NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD DEPTH WORN DOWN TO LEGAL LIMIT.

ADVISE : NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE TREAD DEPTH WORN DOWN TO 2mm.

ADVISE: OFF SIDE REAR TYRE TREAD DEPTH WORN DOWN TO LEGAL LIMIT.

Pass 21 Jul 2010 105,425 miles

Windscreen is chipped. Offside rear tyre is worn uneven. Nearside drive shaft gaitor is cracked and leaking grease.

Fail 19 Jul 2010 105,422 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Windscreen is chipped. Offside rear tyre is worn uneven. Nearside drive shaft gaitor is cracked and leaking grease.

Pass 13 May 2009 92,667 miles

ADVISE : OFF SIDE FRONT DRIVESHAFT OUTER GAITER SLIGHTLY SPLIT AND SEAPING GREASE.

Fail 13 May 2009 92,667 miles

ADVISE : OFF SIDE FRONT DRIVESHAFT OUTER GAITER SLIGHTLY SPLIT AND SEAPING GREASE.

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 May 2008 76,026 miles

Both front tyres are wearing low on edges. Offside rear tyre is cracking. Nearside rear tyre is wearing low on inner edge and cut in tread.Rear brake discs are corroded. Slight grease leakage from offside outer drive shaft gaitor.

Fail 12 May 2008 76,026 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both front tyres are wearing low on edges. Offside rear tyre is cracking. Nearside rear tyre is wearing low on inner edge and cut in tread.Rear brake discs are corroded. Slight grease leakage from offside outer drive shaft gaitor.

Pass 17 May 2007 61,071 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 39,039 miles

Nearside front tyre is worn VERY LOW down to 1.6mm limit.

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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T21 AYT is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T21 AYT, 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 T21 AYT registered?

T21 AYT is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 21 November 2002.

Is T21 AYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T21 AYT shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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