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YF51 ZRJ

2002 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

113,973 mi
Last recorded113,973 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 ZRJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 113,973 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 111,850 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 111,850 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 108,252 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 108,252 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/r15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 106,260 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective unable to check ()

Fail 5 Apr 2018 106,260 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective unable to check ()

Pass 6 Apr 2017 104,447 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 100,938 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 100,938 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 97,812 miles

engine management light staying on

Fail 2 Jan 2015 97,812 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine management light staying on

Pass 24 Dec 2013 94,522 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Engine Management Warning Light Staying On

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

Fail 24 Dec 2013 94,522 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Engine Management Warning Light Staying On

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

engine under trays insecure

Pass 9 Oct 2012 93,470 miles

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2011 91,917 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 91,917 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 90,576 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2009 79,987 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 62,286 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 57,866 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 52,709 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 ZRJ is a 2002 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZRJ, 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 ZRJ registered?

YF51 ZRJ is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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