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YS51 PYB

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

195,941 mi
Last recorded195,941 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS51 PYB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 195,941 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 188,207 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 188,207 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 181,871 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 181,871 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 177,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 166,878 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 156,834 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 156,834 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 147,006 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 139,115 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 131,936 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front wiper blades starting to split

centre brake light faulty

engine check light on

rear bumper damage covered with tape at time of retest

Fail 7 Sep 2010 131,936 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front wiper blades starting to split

centre brake light faulty

engine check light on

Pass 4 Sep 2009 122,074 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 109,479 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 104,154 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 97,258 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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YS51 PYB is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YS51 PYB, 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 YS51 PYB registered?

YS51 PYB is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 13 February 2002.

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The MOT history for YS51 PYB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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