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YC51 FGX

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,148 mi
Last recorded131,148 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 131,148 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 130,246 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 129,238 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 127,231 miles

Offside Front tyre in poor condition

Offside sill damaged

Rear discs corroded

rear pads wearing low

Fail 15 Dec 2014 126,670 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 126,670 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 116,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 116,082 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 104,634 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 100,919 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 88,517 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 80,846 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 75,285 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 May 2009 75,191 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 May 2008 67,892 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 62,802 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 62,801 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 24,422 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 24,422 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 52,520 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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YC51 FGX is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FGX, 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 FGX registered?

YC51 FGX is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 22 January 2002.

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