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Y862 MFG

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,431 mi
Last recorded115,431 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY862 MFG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 115,431 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 110,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2012 105,004 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 96,346 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 91,662 miles

centre exhaust bracket fractured but still supporting exhaust

front number plate cracked

nearside front lower arm rear bush detiorating

Fail 24 Jun 2009 83,360 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

grease leak from o/s inner drive shaft gaiter

rear reg deteriating

Pass 24 Jun 2009 83,360 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

grease leak from o/s inner drive shaft gaiter

rear reg deteriating

Fail 24 Jun 2008 74,334 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

front pads low

grease leak from o/s inner drive shaft gaiter

Pass 24 Jun 2008 74,334 miles

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

front pads low

grease leak from o/s inner drive shaft gaiter

Pass 28 Jun 2007 63,497 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 53,331 miles

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

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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Y862 MFG is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y862 MFG, 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 Y862 MFG registered?

Y862 MFG is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 3 July 2001.

Is Y862 MFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y862 MFG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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