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YF51 OTP

2002 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

66,100 mi
Last recorded66,100 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 OTP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 66,100 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 66,100 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 63,971 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 57,956 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 57,956 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 53,836 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front wishbone bush deteriorated and has slight movement

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 50,026 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 46,209 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 43,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 43,714 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 41,333 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 41,333 miles

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

OFFSIDE REGISTRATION LAMP INSECURE/BROKEN

Pass 5 Jan 2012 38,425 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 34,875 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 34,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 31,447 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 27,650 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 24,782 miles

bodywork has dent

both front tyre tread start cracking

Pass 12 Jan 2007 21,855 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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YF51 OTP is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OTP, 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 YF51 OTP registered?

YF51 OTP is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 5 February 2002.

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The MOT history for YF51 OTP shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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