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YF51 OUS

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

103,814 mi
Last recorded103,814 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 OUS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 103,814 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2018 90,299 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 87,294 miles

both front wishbones starting to split

front discs corroded

offside fornt tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 25 Aug 2017 87,294 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wishbones starting to split

front discs corroded

offside fornt tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 22 Aug 2016 81,950 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 81,950 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective not retracing back (5.2.5b)

Fail 31 Aug 2015 74,385 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 31 Aug 2015 74,385 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 69,286 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 63,328 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 59,685 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 56,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Aug 2010 54,411 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 4 Sep 2009 53,335 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 48,035 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 48,035 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 35,999 miles

O/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW

Pass 21 Feb 2007 30,514 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 OUS is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver 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 OUS, 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 OUS registered?

YF51 OUS is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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