MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,262 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engine cover loose
engine light on
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engine cover loose
engine light on
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Engine management light illuminated
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable gaiter twisted (2.2.C.1d)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported joint broken (7.1.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Engine management light illuminated
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable gaiter twisted (2.2.C.1d)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear underbosy has surface rust, front & rear springs corroded, front number plate deteriorating, n/s/f ball joint has slight play, front discs slightly corroded, o/s/f CV gaitor has slight leak
Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Y887 MBT is a 2001 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 Y887 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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Y887 MBT is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 23 March 2001.
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