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Y887 MBT

2001 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

120,262 mi
Last recorded120,262 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY887 MBT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 120,262 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 120,262 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 114,161 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 114,159 miles

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)

Fail 25 May 2016 114,156 miles

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)

Fail 23 May 2015 109,543 miles

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)

Pass 23 May 2015 109,543 miles

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)

Pass 30 May 2014 103,015 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 101,546 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 90,634 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 90,634 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 83,516 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 76,584 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 76,403 miles

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)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 72,468 miles

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)

Fail 29 Jul 2008 72,468 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 65,855 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 58,336 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 58,336 miles

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)

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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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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