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YP51 VMA

2002 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,022 mi
Last recorded117,022 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP51 VMA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2012 117,022 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 111,829 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 105,500 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 99,930 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 89,990 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 89,990 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 75,435 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Jul 2006 75,243 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VMA is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YP51 VMA, 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 YP51 VMA registered?

YP51 VMA is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 28 January 2002.

Is YP51 VMA safe to buy?

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