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YC51 EYL

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

93,424 mi
Last recorded93,424 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 EYL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 93,424 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 93,424 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 89,163 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 83,307 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 76,837 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 70,177 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 58,415 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 51,533 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 46,335 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 28,481 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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YC51 EYL is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YC51 EYL, 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 YC51 EYL registered?

YC51 EYL is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 24 January 2002.

Is YC51 EYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC51 EYL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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