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Y866 VES

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,551 mi
Last recorded127,551 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY866 VES
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2014 127,551 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 29 Jun 2013 117,112 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

x4 inner wheel arches covers fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2011 112,005 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 109,954 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 106,434 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 106,376 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 102,403 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 102,326 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine management light on

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 95,934 miles

rear wiper blade split

traction control light on

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking & wearing on edges

condensation or coolant in engine oil

engine management light on

Fail 19 Jan 2007 95,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking and wearing on edges slightly advise replace

condensation or coolant in engine oil

engine management light on

rear wiper balde split

traction control light on

Pass 31 Jan 2006 89,990 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 89,990 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 VES is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VES, 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 VES is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 2 April 2001.

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