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YE51 UTX

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

76,917 mi
Last recorded76,917 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 UTX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 76,917 miles

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)

Fail 3 May 2017 76,917 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 76,208 miles

exhaust bracket rusted

n/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 19 Dec 2016 76,702 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 69,192 miles

All tyres cracking on shoulders but no cords showing

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Slight play in rear axle bushes

Fail 1 Jun 2016 69,182 miles

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

All tyres cracking on shoulders but no cords showing

Slight play in rear axle bushes

Pass 22 May 2015 65,325 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 62,740 miles

centre exhaust mount u/s

Fail 5 Mar 2014 62,740 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

centre exhaust mount u/s

Pass 28 Feb 2013 59,906 miles

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

exhaust centre section bracket broken but system still suported

Fail 28 Feb 2013 59,906 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust centre section bracket broken but system still suported

Pass 29 Feb 2012 57,234 miles

high front brake im balance

Fail 29 Feb 2012 57,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

high front brake im balance

Pass 1 Mar 2011 53,446 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 50,519 miles

front brake pads and discs worn

Fail 2 Mar 2010 50,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads and discs worn

Pass 11 Mar 2009 46,132 miles

front brake pads worn

Fail 11 Mar 2009 46,132 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pads worn

Pass 1 Mar 2008 40,977 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2007

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2007
Pass 1 Mar 2006 29,201 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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YE51 UTX is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YE51 UTX, 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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YE51 UTX is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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