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Y865 ONY

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

59,642 mi
Last recorded59,642 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY865 ONY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 59,642 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 55,235 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 50,437 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 41,714 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 41,700 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 41,128 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 39,282 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 37,626 miles

front discs slight corrosion

rear axle bushes split

Pass 20 May 2013 34,472 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

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)

exhaust centre mount brocken

Pass 16 May 2012 32,414 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 29,991 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 29,988 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 May 2010 27,251 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 27,251 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 25,157 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 22,955 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 21,844 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 21,843 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 19,843 miles

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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Y865 ONY is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y865 ONY, 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 Y865 ONY registered?

Y865 ONY is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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