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WG51 YDB

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,981 mi
Last recorded79,981 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG51 YDB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2014 79,981 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 79,981 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 75,880 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 71,087 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2010 62,339 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 30 Dec 2009 54,389 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 54,389 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 48,315 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Jan 2008 42,988 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 36,609 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 26,889 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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WG51 YDB is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WG51 YDB, 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 WG51 YDB registered?

WG51 YDB is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 20 February 2002.

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