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Y885 OBU

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,161 mi
Last recorded118,161 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 118,161 miles

n/s and o/s front steering rack end ball joints has play

Fail 15 Nov 2016 118,161 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s and o/s front steering rack end ball joints has play

Pass 26 Nov 2015 114,637 miles

Front n/s and o/s front steering rack ball joints has play

Front n/s and o/s front top suspension bushs has play almost to failure

Fail 25 Nov 2015 114,637 miles

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

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

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

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

Front n/s and o/s front steering rack ball joints has play

Front n/s and o/s front top suspension bushs has play almost to failure

Pass 1 Dec 2014 110,185 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 104,949 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 98,888 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 85,222 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 80,560 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 72,722 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 72,718 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 60,915 miles

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

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

blades poor

oil level low

Pass 15 Mar 2007 53,932 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 46,825 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 OBU is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OBU, 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 Y885 OBU registered?

Y885 OBU is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y885 OBU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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