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YC02 ARU

2002 Audi A3 · Petrol · 1781cc

Silver Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2002 Audi A3 Petrol 1781cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 166,172 miles on the clock, averaging 9,933 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YC02 ARU

MOT Status
Due date passed
166,172
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
9,933

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading166,172 miles
Reading date
Miles last year38
Average per year9,933
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YC02 ARU 56k83k111k139k166k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage166,172 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,134 miles
Since last MOT+7,599 miles
PASS
Mileage158,535 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,530 miles
Since last MOT+7,827 miles
PASS
Mileage150,703 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,688 miles
Since last MOT+10,501 miles
PASS
Mileage140,187 miles
Since last MOT+230 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,957 miles
Since last MOT+12,261 miles
PASS
Mileage127,696 miles
Since last MOT+13,172 miles
PASS
Mileage114,524 miles
Since last MOT+5,048 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,476 miles
Since last MOT+11,958 miles
PASS
Mileage97,518 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,518 miles
Since last MOT+11,623 miles
PASS
Mileage85,895 miles
Since last MOT+8,836 miles
PASS
Mileage77,059 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,059 miles
Since last MOT+13,797 miles
PASS
Mileage63,262 miles
Since last MOT+7,610 miles
PASS
Mileage55,652 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC02 ARU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeYC — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About YC02 ARU

What car is YC02 ARU?

YC02 ARU is a silver Audi A3, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Leeds in 2002.

What is the mileage of YC02 ARU?

The last recorded mileage for YC02 ARU was 166,172 miles, recorded on 12 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YC02 ARU passed its MOT?

YC02 ARU has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 12 May 2017.

Is YC02 ARU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YC02 ARU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is YC02 ARU?

YC02 ARU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.