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YF51 HRA

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,816 mi
Last recorded141,816 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 HRA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2014 141,816 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 141,816 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 132,128 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 115,618 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 7 Oct 2011 104,352 miles

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

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

both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Sep 2011 104,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Oct 2010 93,854 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 83,829 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 83,745 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 74,450 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 65,440 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 55,538 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 48,027 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 48,027 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Surface rust on all brake discs .

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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YF51 HRA is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YF51 HRA, 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 YF51 HRA registered?

YF51 HRA is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 10 January 2002.

Is YF51 HRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF51 HRA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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