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Y856 MJA

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

73,758 mi
Last recorded73,758 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY856 MJA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 73,758 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole around the cat (7.1.2)

nsr osr tyres cracking in the centre of tread

Fail 4 May 2016 73,758 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole around the cat (7.1.2)

nsr osr tyres cracking in the centre of tread

Pass 21 May 2015 59,317 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 51,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 May 2013 45,990 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 May 2012 37,421 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 29,022 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 25,699 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 22,538 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 19,851 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 18,100 miles

Nearside rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 8 May 2006 15,963 miles

Nearside rear wheel binding slightly when rotated

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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Y856 MJA is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Y856 MJA, 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 Y856 MJA registered?

Y856 MJA is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 15 May 2001.

Is Y856 MJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y856 MJA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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