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YP51 VLU

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,781 mi
Last recorded118,781 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP51 VLU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 118,781 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland both (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 114,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front headlamp lenses deteriorating - output and beam pattern slightly reduced

both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating

both rear axle beam bushes deteriorating

front number plate cracked

oil level on minimum

various oil weeps

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 6 Aug 2014 105,523 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

front lower arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate

front number plate cracked

nearside front headlamp lens slightly deteriroating - output and pattern slightly reduced

nearside rear tyre outer side wall has slight damage

rear beam bushes deteriorating

rear brake discs slightly corroded

various oil leaks

Fail 5 Aug 2014 105,523 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine oil level low

both rear tyres starting to perish

front lower arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate

front number plate cracked

nearside front headlamp lens slightly deteriroating - output and pattern slightly reduced

nearside rear tyre outer side wall has slight damage

rear beam bushes deteriorating

rear brake discs slightly corroded

various oil leaks

Pass 13 Aug 2013 100,308 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 94,076 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine getting hot

Fail 6 Aug 2012 94,076 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine getting hot

Fail 30 Jun 2012 93,316 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 86,935 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 82,836 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 82,685 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 76,671 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 68,814 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 56,598 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 41,828 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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YP51 VLU is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YP51 VLU, 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 YP51 VLU registered?

YP51 VLU is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 20 February 2002.

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