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YF51 XRR

2002 Audi A3

Purple Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,308 mi
Last recorded97,308 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 XRR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 97,308 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn close to legal limits and have slight cracking in tread

brake pipe at n/s rear flexy slightly corroded

oil leak around engine area

slight scratches in windscreen

Fail 25 Jul 2013 97,308 miles

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

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

slight scratches in windscreen

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn close to legal limits and have slight cracking in tread

brake pipe at n/s rear flexy slightly corroded

engine management light on

oil leak around engine area

Pass 31 May 2012 95,148 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

wiper blade split but clears windscreen

Pass 19 Jan 2011 89,466 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 89,454 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

MIL on

Rear brake disc's badly corrodded and scored

Pass 21 Jan 2010 84,699 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 78,443 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres have surface cracks

Fail 19 Jan 2009 78,442 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres have surface cracks

Pass 22 Jan 2008 72,973 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 63,046 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 53,556 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 XRR is a 2002 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XRR, 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 XRR registered?

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

Is YF51 XRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF51 XRR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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