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Y883 YGF

2001 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

187,828 mi
Last recorded187,828 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY883 YGF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 187,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 174,900 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 174,900 miles

Nearside Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 163,907 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 154,647 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 144,019 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 131,370 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 128,473 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 123,037 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 115,044 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 105,497 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 105,497 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 May 2011 97,961 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2011 97,961 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2010 86,744 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 86,744 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Both front tyres getting low on tread

Nearside front suspension arm bush showing wear

Nial in nearside rear tyre and close to legal limit

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2009 77,654 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 70,674 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 70,602 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2007 60,984 miles

n/s headlamp slightly dull

Pass 8 May 2006 522,233 miles

Engine management light staying on but passed emmissions test

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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Y883 YGF is a 2001 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y883 YGF, 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 Y883 YGF registered?

Y883 YGF is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 9 March 2001.

Is Y883 YGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y883 YGF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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