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Y886 MBT

2001 Audi A3

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

111,829 mi
Last recorded111,829 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY886 MBT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 111,829 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated os/ns perished (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced os /ns lens faded (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

brake pedal feels slightly spongey

Fail 20 Sep 2016 111,825 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated os/ns perished (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced os /ns lens faded (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 7 Sep 2015 108,905 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 96,705 miles

corrosion to both rear brake flexi hose ferrules

Pass 22 Oct 2013 82,043 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 700,062 miles

front brake disc's worn

front tyres down to 2.5 mm

wear in front top strut mountings

welding repair to exhurst

Pass 11 Nov 2011 56,855 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 56,852 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 54,364 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2011 54,634 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside rear indicator light orange in colour

Pass 15 Feb 2010 50,588 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Feb 2010 50,588 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 47,040 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 43,067 miles

offside rear tyre tread cracked

Fail 11 Feb 2008 43,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre tread cracked

Pass 14 Feb 2007 39,142 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 39,142 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 32,416 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 32,382 miles

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

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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Y886 MBT is a 2001 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 Y886 MBT, 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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Y886 MBT is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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