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YF51 XRV

2002 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,388 mi
Last recorded128,388 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2009
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 XRV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2009 128,388 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs corroded on the edges

Pass 15 Aug 2008 117,866 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 105,571 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2007 105,539 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 92,349 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 XRV is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XRV, 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 XRV registered?

YF51 XRV is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 4 January 2002.

Is YF51 XRV safe to buy?

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