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Y885 DAT

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

150,082 mi
Last recorded150,082 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY885 DAT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 150,082 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 11 Feb 2017 149,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 143,177 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both driveshaft oil seals leaking

catbaffles gone/ratting

eml light on dash

traction light on dash

Fail 2 Mar 2016 143,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both driveshaft oil seals leaking

catbaffles gone/ratting

eml light on dash

traction light on dash

Pass 21 Feb 2015 138,365 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 132,757 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offside rear handbrake not releasing fully

rear box clamps corroded and broke but not leaking

Fail 24 Feb 2014 132,756 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offside rear handbrake not releasing fully

rear box clamps corroded and broke but not leaking

Pass 1 Mar 2013 127,716 miles

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 1 Mar 2013 127,716 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 24 Feb 2012 118,907 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 113,221 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 104,919 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 102,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Apr 2008 95,512 miles

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

engine management lamp is iluminated on the instrument panel

Pass 17 Apr 2007 90,492 miles

engine management light is on

Fail 17 Apr 2007 90,492 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light is on

Pass 1 Apr 2006 80,821 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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Y885 DAT is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y885 DAT, 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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Y885 DAT is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 14 May 2001.

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