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Y866 FRB

2001 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

166,485 mi
Last recorded166,485 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY866 FRB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 166,485 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 166,485 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 153,505 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 140,411 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 140,254 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

O/S/F Tyre Side Wall Damaged

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 132,608 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 132,606 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 125,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 125,180 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2008 116,981 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 116,981 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 104,832 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 104,639 miles

water leak from engine

Fail 17 Oct 2006 104,639 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

water leak from engine

Fail 2 Nov 2005 93,438 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2005 93,438 miles

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

oil leak

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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Y866 FRB is a 2001 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 Y866 FRB, 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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Y866 FRB is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 16 July 2001.

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