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Y885 YJU

2001 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

167,621 mi
Last recorded167,621 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY885 YJU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 167,621 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 167,611 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 156,280 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 156,280 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 141,041 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 141,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 125,519 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 125,513 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 112,196 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 104,385 miles

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

Offside 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 7 Jun 2010 96,496 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 86,099 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 74,203 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 65,414 miles

centre exhaust security

rear number plate security

slight brake binding to rear brakes

Pass 31 May 2006 55,842 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

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 YJU is a 2001 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YJU, 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 YJU is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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