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YL51 NNM

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

140,507 mi
Last recorded140,507 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 NNM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 140,507 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Jun 2017 140,507 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jun 2016 125,745 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 125,745 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster broken (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 113,082 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

engine managment light on

Fail 28 May 2015 112,984 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

engine managment light on

Pass 29 May 2014 108,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML on

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

exhaust centre bracket missing, system still secure

Fail 22 May 2014 108,462 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML on

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust centre bracket missing, system still secure

Pass 22 May 2013 101,103 miles

bad gearbox leak further investigation required

Fail 20 May 2013 103,100 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bad gearbox leak further investigation required

catalyst heatshield insecure

engine management light on indicating a fault

rear brake discs wearing thin

Pass 14 May 2012 99,286 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

catalyst heatshield loose

engine oil leak on top of engine further investigation required

engine oil level low (PRS)

engine sump cracked and leaking

enine management light on indicating a fault

Fail 14 May 2012 99,286 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

catalyst heatshield loose

engine oil leak on top of engine further investigation required

engine oil level low (PRS)

engine sump cracked and leaking

enine management light on indicating a fault

Pass 11 May 2011 93,429 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs slightly worn

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 9 May 2011 93,426 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs slightly worn

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 85,365 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 96,302 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 81,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 81,872 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 60,408 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 46,269 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 39,479 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 31,820 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2005 31,776 miles

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

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

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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YL51 NNM is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YL51 NNM, 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 YL51 NNM registered?

YL51 NNM is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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