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AY51 OLR

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

219,925 mi
Last recorded219,925 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 OLR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 219,925 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 219,925 miles

Emissions not tested EXHAUST PIPE BROKEN (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Engine oil level low

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 213,358 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 213,358 miles

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

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

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 206,182 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Dec 2016 206,182 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2015 199,245 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2015 199,245 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 187,229 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 187,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 173,261 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both headlamp lenses in poor condition

front number plate damaged

tested in wet conditions

Fail 27 Dec 2012 156,533 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 156,533 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 136,349 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2010 120,061 miles

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)

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Fail 29 Dec 2010 120,057 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

n/s front brake pad low warning wire broken

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Dec 2009 104,427 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 104,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 91,856 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 84,075 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 73,067 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 73,067 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 63,195 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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AY51 OLR is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel 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 AY51 OLR, 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 AY51 OLR registered?

AY51 OLR is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 7 January 2002.

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