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YB51 PTX

2002 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

178,062 mi
Last recorded178,062 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB51 PTX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 178,062 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 173,856 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 163,734 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in under seal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 163,734 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in under seal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 163,684 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

front brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2018 161,011 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 157,855 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 154,467 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 150,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 146,911 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 142,954 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 138,295 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 138,295 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 133,984 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 133,983 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 129,518 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 125,525 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 115,018 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 95,461 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 86,136 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 76,393 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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YB51 PTX is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YB51 PTX, 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 YB51 PTX registered?

YB51 PTX is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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