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YJ51 BSG

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,699 mi
Last recorded75,699 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 BSG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 75,699 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 75,699 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 67,590 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 62,731 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front disc padss 3/4 worn

power steering pipe feral rusty

rear tyres cracking on outter treads

Pass 16 Jan 2012 62,731 miles

front disc padss 3/4 worn

power steering pipe feral rusty

rear tyres cracking on outter treads

Pass 25 Jan 2011 58,652 miles

nearside rear tyre worn and perished

Pass 18 Jan 2010 54,373 miles

offside rear tyre worn to 2 mm.

Fail 18 Jan 2010 54,373 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

middle exhaust bracket broken

offside rear tyre worn to 2 mm.

Pass 26 Jan 2009 561,670 miles

center exhaust mount rusty

rear brakes binding slightly

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Jan 2008 45,624 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 40,175 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 30,222 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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YJ51 BSG is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YJ51 BSG, 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 YJ51 BSG registered?

YJ51 BSG is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 12 February 2002.

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