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Y853 OKU

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,030 mi
Last recorded50,030 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY853 OKU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 50,030 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 40,417 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 37,421 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 36,037 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 34,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre shows signs of age deterioration.

Pass 1 Aug 2016 34,511 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre shows signs of age deterioration.

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Aug 2015 34,410 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

front nearside & offside wiper blades showing sign deterioration.

Pass 31 Jul 2014 34,352 miles

Engine light on dash

Pass 18 Jun 2013 34,036 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 34,032 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 32,422 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 29,696 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 25,968 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 17,215 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2009 17,215 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 17,170 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2007 17,170 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 11,832 miles

front registration plate damaged

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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Y853 OKU is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 97,707 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 Y853 OKU, 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 25 years old, this Audi A3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y853 OKU registered?

Y853 OKU is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 7 August 2001.

Is Y853 OKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y853 OKU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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