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Y854 BLB

2001 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

92,211 mi
Last recorded92,211 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY854 BLB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 92,211 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 92,211 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative only works on n/s (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 88,540 miles

Corrosion to power steering cooling pipe

Front fog lights will not turn off

Fail 5 Sep 2017 88,540 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off Not working on o/s (1.4.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Corrosion to power steering cooling pipe

Engine management light on

Front fog lights will not turn off

Pass 25 Aug 2016 83,788 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes n/s/r & o/s/r brake hose to hose

Plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2016 83,788 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion to brake pipes n/s/r & o/s/r brake hose to hose

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2015 81,205 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Aug 2015 81,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2014 76,339 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 71,562 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 68,680 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 61,288 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 61,278 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag light on.

brake pad warning light on.

engine management light on.

nearside front inner brake pad low.

slight play in both front top shock mounts.

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar link.

Pass 15 May 2008 51,826 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)

Pass 30 May 2007 45,875 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear tyers worn

Fail 24 May 2007 45,873 miles

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

minor damage to windscreen through prolonged use of a defective wiper blade.

Pass 15 Jun 2006 41,604 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 41,604 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

No oil on dipstick

Rear pads becoming low

coolant level too high

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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Y854 BLB is a 2001 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 Y854 BLB, 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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Y854 BLB is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 23 April 2001.

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